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17 December 2024

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22 November 2024

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08 November 2024

Streaming: Pay

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

Ensuring that music creators are fairly compensated for their work is crucial to the ongoing success of our world-class music industry, as this is what allows them to invest their time, effort,...

Arts: Employment

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

High-quality careers guidance helps young people make informed choices about their futures, so they can develop their interests and potential, and follow the path that is right for them to...

Music Venues

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

Live music venues are vital to the UK’s music culture, offering emerging artists a platform, supporting local economies and creative jobs, and giving thousands the joy of live music up...

Arts: Curriculum

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

In addition to the cultural and creative learning programmes set out in response to your question at UIN93270, DCMS, in strategic partnership with DfE, will invest £22.5 million across 3...

Arts: North East

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

There are thriving creative businesses and cultural organisations across the UK and they play a key role in regional growth. Unleashing the full potential of our city regions and clusters across...

Electronic Government: Proof of Identity

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

GOV.UK One Login is fully compliant with all aspects of data protection law, including in relation to the processing of biometric data under the UK GDPR. DSIT relies on Article 9(2)(g) UK GDPR...

Culture: Energy

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

We recognise the challenges that museums, theatres and cultural venues face, including rising energy costs. The Government is committed to supporting these sectors, and that’s why we...

Culture: Disability

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

The Equality Act 2010 sets out the core legal obligations for cultural venues in the UK regarding disability access. Under this Act, venues must implement "reasonable adjustments" to ensure...

Religious Buildings

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

DCMS recognises the value and expertise of the National Churches Trust in supporting the protection of historic places of worship. Baroness Twycross, the Minister for Heritage, is open to...

Churches: Conservation

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

The Department supports the conservation of historic places of worship, including those at risk, through several channels. The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme was extended for a further...

Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme: VAT

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

DCMS Ministers received advice on changes to the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, including consideration of the potential impact on introducing an annual cap of £25,000 per place of...

Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Mental Health

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

Civil Service sickness absence reports, which provide statistics for sickness absence by organisation and sickness reason, including Mental Ill-Health, are published on an annual basis. The...

Cinemas

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

The government recognises the hugely important role that cinemas play in the UK's film industry, in our local communities, and in driving economic growth. While we have seen some positive signs...

Film: Northern Ireland

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

While culture is a devolved policy area, the department works closely with its Arm’s Length Body, the British Film Institute (BFI), and the devolved governments on a range of funding and...

BBC: Finance

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

The Prime Minister and Secretary of State believe public service broadcasting, and the BBC in particular, are vital British assets that contribute to our national life, and help to shape and...

Media: Dispute Resolution

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

The UK has a self-regulatory system for the press, which is independent from Government. This is vital to ensure the public has access to accurate and trustworthy information from a range of...

Jeffrey Epstein

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

The records cited in the Foreign Affairs Committee’s oral evidence session on the Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (HC 385, 3 November 2025, Q282) can be viewed at...

Data Protection: Complaints

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

The number of data protection complaints filed with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) are available on ICO’s Annual Reports, which can be viewed on their website at:...

Data Protection: Ombudsman

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

Data protection complaints are dealt with by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the independent regulator, which has a statutory duty to investigate data subject complaints to the...

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Mental Health

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology routinely reports its sickness absence data on gov.uk alongside the rest of the Civil Service. Information can be found here:...