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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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Westminster

08 November 2024

Artificial Intelligence: Social Media

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

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

Government recognises that algorithms can expose users to harmful content. All users, particularly vulnerable users, should feel supported to make choices about what they see online. As set out...

Video Games: Internet

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

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

Proportionality is a core principle of the Online Safety Act and is in-built into its duties. Ofcom must consider the size and risk level of different types of services when recommending steps...

Internet: Age Assurance

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

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

Following the Government's recent consultation, Growing up in the online world, it was announced in June 2026 that government are banning social media companies from offering their services to...

Music

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

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

DCMS monitors the music sector’s contribution to the UK economy over time through our Economic Estimates, which provide regular official estimates including Gross Value Added (GVA),...

Sony Interactive Entertainment: Video Games

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

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

The decision to retire physical media is ultimately a commercial decision for Sony Interactive Entertainment, but we encourage all businesses to consider the impacts of such decisions on...

Video Games: Internet

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

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

This Government is committed to supporting the growth of the UK’s video games sector which brings economic, cultural and social benefits across the UK. DCMS estimates the UK video games...

Museums and Galleries: Glasgow

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

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

Cultural funding is devolved. The Scottish Government received Barnett consequentials through the Spending Review. It is for the Scottish Government to determine how best to use these funds....

Children: Social Media

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

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

Protecting children online, particularly those under 16, is a top priority for this Government. Ofcom has strong enforcement powers under the Online Safety Act, including to fine companies up to...

Small Businesses: Internet

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

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

The Online Safety Act is designed to be proportionate and risk-based. Ofcom is required to take account of a service's size, risk profile and capacity when setting expectations. It would not be...

Social Media: Children

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

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

The Government is committed to delivering the social media ban for under-16s and strengthening protections for children online. That is why we will require platforms to implement highly effective...

Broadband: Rural Areas

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

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

The UK Government is delivering gigabit broadband to 99% of UK premises by 2032, through a mix of commercial and subsidised rollout, and has an ambition for all populated areas across the UK to...

Musicians: British Nationals Abroad

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

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

On 26 August the Government published new independent research, delivered by Ipsos and Nordicity, examining the impact of changes to UK-EU touring on the UK's creative industries. The findings...

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Public Expenditure

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

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

The £122m gross outturn on CDEL for "Support for the Digital, Broadcasting and Media sectors" described in SOPS 1.2 is: Purchase of goods and services 56.0m Grants 32.4m Staff costs...

Topical Questions

Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray made a speech in the House of Commons

I thank my hon. Friend for bringing this incredibly serious question to DCMS questions this morning. There is no place for homophobia or prejudice in our society, and the media has a duty to...

Access to Culture

Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray made a speech in the House of Commons

I congratulate the hon. Lady on her position and welcome her to her place. I look forward to the many discussions the ministerial team will have with her shadow ministerial team. I am sure that...

Access to Culture

Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray made a speech in the House of Commons

In the interests of time, I will just say that I am happy to meet the hon. Lady to discuss that issue in more detail.

Access to Culture

Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray made a speech in the House of Commons

Absolutely, and I commend the hon. Gentleman for the work done in his constituency, including at Castle Ward. Encouraging everyone to go and visit would be the best thing for me to do as the...

Access to Culture

Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray made a speech in the House of Commons

I commend the Gatehouse theatre in Stafford for all that it does for young people; it is a fantastic initiative. The DCMS understands that people in rural areas face additional challenges in...

Access to Culture

Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray made a speech in the House of Commons

Nobody brings good vibes to the Chamber more than my hon. Friend. Portsmouth holds an important place in our national story, with its strong maritime history, thriving cultural sector and iconic...

Access to Culture

Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray made a speech in the House of Commons

Everyone should be able to participate in and enjoy culture wherever they live in the country. Through our arts everywhere programme, we are investing £1.5 billion into arts, culture and...