Major events: MPs to question DCMS Minister Stephanie Peacock – tomorrow at 10am
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee will examine the government’s approach to supporting and enabling major sporting, cultural and business events in the UK, in the final evidence session of its major events inquiry.
Meeting details
The hearing, which will feature DCMS Minister Stephanie Peacock MP and officials, will give MPs the chance to explore with the government issues raised throughout the inquiry.
There are likely to be questions on the government’s overall major events strategy and coordination with the devolved administrations, while the committee could also ask about the impact of regulation on major events and about issues relating to safety and the cost of policing events and the surrounding area.
Additionally, witnesses may face questions on how the government is ensuring the UK remains competitive as a destination for major events, the support given to organisers looking to expand globally and the role of events in developing soft power overseas.
The major events inquiry was launched last summer to look at examples of best practice across the sector and the role of the UK Government in providing support for events, including internationally recognised sporting competitions, national celebrations and festivals, which generate significant economic activity, media coverage and cultural impact.
The committee previously took evidence from industry and trade body representatives to explore the shared challenges faced across the cultural, sporting and music events sectors, while a session has also been held on legacy planning and overseas growth and export opportunities.
The most recent session last month focused on the lessons that can be learnt from how events are organised in the devolved nations, and event safety.