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Legislative scrutiny focuses on a particular piece of legislation, sometimes in draft form. The committee might consider it in private, or may take evidence.
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Three Select Committees call for funding certainty for BBC World Service
Three House of Commons Select Committees – the Culture, Media and Sport, Foreign Affairs and International Development Committees – have called on the Government to sufficiently resource the BBC World Service.
31 January 2025

British film and high-end TV 2: CMS Committee publishes written evidence on TV production challenges ahead of evidence session with Minister and BFI
The CMS Committee publishes written evidence submitted to the inquiry into British film and high-end TV ahead of final evidence session
24 January 2025

Ticketing consultation: Comment from CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP
Dame Caroline Dinenage MP responds to the Government’s announcement of a consultation on ticket buying and pricing practices
10 January 2025
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