Culture, Media and Sport Committee

This Commons select committee scrutinises the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, including the BBC, arts councils, and the wider media landscape. It takes oral evidence from ministers, broadcasters, and sector representatives and publishes detailed inquiry reports. The committee has recently examined the government's major events strategy, focusing on how the UK attracts and stages international competitions and cultural events. It has conducted parallel inquiries into children's content and safety across television and online platforms, including YouTube's role relative to public service broadcasting, and BBC funding dedicated to children's programming. The committee is also investigating reforms to Arts Council England following the Hodge Independent Review, and has scrutinised the impact of post-Brexit arrangements on touring in the performing arts sector across Europe.