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Online Harm: Child Protection Debate

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26 February 2026

Scotland Questions – July 2025

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13 August 2025

Scottish Affairs Committee – March 2025

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27 March 2025

Scotland Questions – March 2025

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27 March 2025

Scottish Parliament’s Economy and Fair Work Committee

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04 February 2025

Scotland Questions – January 2025

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04 February 2025

Scotland Questions – December 2024

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17 December 2024

Scottish Affairs Committee – November 2024

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22 November 2024

Scotland Questions – October 2024

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08 November 2024

Health Lottery: Ownership

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

DCMS Ministers and officials have had no discussions with the Gambling Commission on the ownership arrangements of the Health Lottery.

Gambling Commission: Public Appointments

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

The appointment of a permanent Chief Executive is a matter for the Gambling Commission. The Commission will identify a preferred candidate, with the appointment subject to the Secretary of State...

National Lottery

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

The National Lottery is a national institution and a unique source of national pride and funding for good causes. It is a huge contributor to the Government’s Plan for Change, providing...

National Lottery Community Fund

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

Allwyn, as the new operator of the National Lottery, has successfully delivered its technical transformation programme. This marks the biggest investment in the National Lottery since 2009, and...

BBC: Music

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

The BBC is a vital national institution and an engine of the nations and regions. In that context, this news is concerning for the BBC workforce who are facing significant uncertainty, and for...

Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Training

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

Since 2020, The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has provided training programmes accessed via Civil Service Learning, Government campus and an internal curriculum. The offer includes the...

Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

I refer the Honourable member to my answer of WPQ 120123.

BBC: Royal Charters

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

As we consider BBC funding as part of Charter Review, we will look at how we can ensure the funding model is sustainable while also being fair and affordable for households. This will allow the...

BBC: West Midlands

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

The Government wants broadcasters to be more ambitious in growing the TV sector outside London and the South East and commissioning content nationwide, and for British storytelling to reflect the...

Music: Streaming

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,...

BBC: Local Broadcasting

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

As a public service broadcaster that matters hugely to public life, the BBC must be responsive to its viewers and listeners, in order to tell inclusive stories about the lives of all people, in...

Arts: North East

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

The BBC is a vital national institution and an engine of the nations and regions, including the North East of England. In that context, this news is concerning for the BBC workforce who are...

Television: Internet

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

There is no single agreed definition of what it means for audiences to have universal access to free-to-air television, but – supported by the work of the Future of TV Distribution...

Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Artificial Intelligence

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

The drafting of primary and secondary legislation is the responsibility of a large number of officials across government departments. A range of tools are used to assist with this drafting,...

Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

The Department commissioned Harlow Consulting to conduct an independent evaluation of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme. The Department has not made a separate internal estimate, and uses...

Horse Racing: Gambling

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

The Government recognises the significant contribution that racing makes to British sporting culture and its importance to the British economy. Horseracing is the only sport in receipt of a...

Cinemas: Finance

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

Cinemas help to sustain our high streets whilst offering one of the most accessible and affordable cultural experiences for communities around the country. In a challenging fiscal environment, we...

Public Sector: ICT

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

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

The Government is aware of strategic decisions made in France regarding their choice of operating systems. The UK will always be diligent in assessing the benefits to ensure it selects the most...

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Training

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 (DSIT) provides training for civil servants through a combination of cross‑government, departmental and locally procured learning,...

Culture: North of England

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

The British Council plays a vital role in promoting the UK’s values, language, and culture around the world, and is central to projecting the UK's soft power. My Department values the...