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Online Harm: Child Protection Debate

Westminster

26 February 2026

Scotland Questions – July 2025

House of Commons chamber.

Westminster

13 August 2025

Scottish Affairs Committee – March 2025

House of Commons chamber.

Westminster

27 March 2025

Scotland Questions – March 2025

House of Commons chamber.

Westminster

27 March 2025

Scottish Parliament’s Economy and Fair Work Committee

The Scottish Parliament.

Westminster

04 February 2025

Scotland Questions – January 2025

House of Commons chamber.

Westminster

04 February 2025

Scotland Questions – December 2024

House of Commons chamber.

Westminster

17 December 2024

Scottish Affairs Committee – November 2024

House of Commons chamber.

Westminster

22 November 2024

Scotland Questions – October 2024

House of Commons chamber.

Westminster

08 November 2024

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Recruitment

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

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

DSIT doesn't operate a departmental graduate recruitment scheme.

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Artificial Intelligence

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

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

Since July 2025, DSIT has delivered Copilot training as part of its departmental AI adoption work. 1,741 unique attendees took part in Copilot training sessions, representing 3,032 total learning...

Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Marketing

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

DCMS spent £2,970 on 1,500 VE Day 80 branded lanyards in 2025 to support the safe delivery of the commemorative events. Lanyards help identify authorised personnel and manage access within a...

Gambling: Advertising

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

All gambling operators in the UK must comply with robust advertising codes, which are enforced by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) independently of Government. These codes apply across...

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

In addition to centrally available AI training for all Civil Servants (via Civil Service Learning), the current training available to all DCMS staff includes: DCMS AI in practice (Beginner...

Artificial Intelligence: Arts

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

We are in the process of establishing the working group, and have reached out to prospective members including independent creatives, creative industries trade and member organisations, and...

Music Venues

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

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

Tickets: Touting

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

The Government recognises that UK consumers have been exploited by ticket touts for too long, which is why we have announced new measures to put fans back at the heart of live events and...

Film and Television: Glasgow

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

The Government is committed to growing the UK screen sector across all nations. Glasgow, identified as a high-potential creative cluster in the Creative Industries Sector Plan, is well placed to...

UK Town of Culture

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

DCMS received 398 Expression of Interests representing over 400 places from across the UK. I am delighted that so many towns wanted to celebrate their contribution to our national story and to...

UK Town of Culture

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

None of the Expressions of Interest were deemed ineligible.

UK Town of Culture

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

The Expert Advisory Panel provides critical and objective assessment of bids against published criteria set by DCMS, and makes recommendations to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and...

UK Town of Culture

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

In launching the UK Town of Culture competition, the government announced that each of the shortlisted towns will receive £60,000 to help deliver full bids for competition, the winner will...

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Artificial Intelligence

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 does not currently use solely automated decisions-making (ADM) with legal or similarly significant effects on individuals. However, should...

Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Equality

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

There are less than five staff members within DCMS who hold equality, diversity, and inclusion roles.

Gambling Commission: Legal Opinion

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

All employees of the Gambling Commission are required to declare any intention to work in the regulated gambling sector, including consultancy. This is dealt with under a conflict of interest...

Gambling: Software

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

The issue of illegal gambling is a concern for this government. We are committed to working closely with the Gambling Commission to ensure that illegal gambling, in all its forms, is addressed. ...

Streaming: Gambling

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

The Government is aware of the increased prevalence of gambling advertising, including advertising of illegal gambling, on streaming platforms. We are committed to tackling the issue of illegal...

Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Secondment

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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

Since July 2024, staff have been seconded to the following organisations: Sports Grounds Safety Authority Tate The Independent Football Regulator East Midlands Combined Country Authority...

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Equality

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 published guidance for staff related to the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) in June 2024. We are updating this guidance to reflect our...