Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the economic impact of licensed greyhound racing.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

Greyhound racing makes an important contribution to British cultural life and the department’s priority is ensuring the continued growth of the sport.

According to the Greyhound Board of Great Britain, greyhound racing contributes approximately £166 million to Britain’s annual GDP and £52 million to the Exchequer.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department collects data on (a) track closures, (b) number of races and (c) attendance for greyhound racing.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

DCMS engages regularly with the governing body for greyhound racing, the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB), to keep abreast of developments in the sport, including those relating to tracks, races and attendance.

Data on tracks and attendances are available on the GBGB website.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many public libraries have closed in England in the past five years.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

As the libraries development agency for England, Arts Council England (ACE) collects and publishes data on library closures, openings and relocations in its annual English Public Libraries Location Dataset. The dataset can be found at the following link: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/supporting-arts-museums-and-libraries/supporting-libraries

DCMS estimates the number of static libraries that have permanently closed (and not been replaced by or relocated to a new static library) in England in each of the last 5 years (for which data is available) is as follows:

This data is based upon ACE’s English Public Libraries Location Dataset 2024, which shows the number of static libraries open as at 31 December 2024 is 2,866. The 2025 basic library dataset is expected to be published later this year.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to support local authorities in maintaining access to community library services.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

Local authorities are responsible for assessing the needs of their local communities and designing a library service to meet those needs within available resources, including how community libraries may form a part of that.

Where a community library is part of the Local Authority service statutory network it can benefit from wider government initiatives such as the improved Local Government Finance Settlement for 2025-26, and could also benefit from library specific funding such as the Libraries Improvement Fund.

In January 2026 the Secretary of State announced funding for Arts Everywhere which included a commitment of £27.5 million between 2025-2030 for the Libraries Improvement Fund which supports public libraries to upgrade their buildings and technology to meet changing needs to better serve their communities.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of proposed reforms to gambling regulation on consumers experiencing harms associated with gambling disorder.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The Government is acutely aware of the impact that gambling harm can have on individuals, families and communities. We therefore consider a wide range of evidence when assessing the impact of gambling regulation on those experiencing harm.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions of the potential impact of proposed changes to the Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 on work across (a) stained‑glass conservation, (b) historic metals, and (c) built heritage within the conservation-restoration sector.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is currently consulting on proposed changes to the Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002. The deadline for submitting responses to the consultation is 24 May 2026. The consultation exercise will allow HSE to gain more detailed evidence to fully assess the impact of these proposed lead exposure levels in the working environment, including heritage workforce and built heritage, before any final proposals for reform. During the consultation, HSE has engaged with a range of heritage organisations, including Historic England, DCMS arms length body, to inform this ongoing work and ensure considerations around the historic environment are duly considered in any final recommendations.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether libraries in Fylde constituency will benefit from future allocations from the Libraries Improvement Fund.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The Libraries Improvement Fund is a competitive open-access capital fund for library services based in England, administered by Arts Council England. The Fund supports public libraries to upgrade their buildings and technology to meet changing needs to better serve their communities.

Round 5 opened for expressions of interest on 11 May 2026 with a deadline of midday on 5 June 2026. All applications received will be considered against the Fund’s eligibility criteria which is set out in Arts Council England’s published guidance - https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/libraries-improvement-fund-lif-round-5/libraries-improvement-fund-lif-round-5-guidance-applicants#t-in-page-nav-1

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential effect of gambling impact assessments on the licensing of gambling premises by local authorities.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

Gambling Impact Assessments (GIAs) have now been introduced in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act. GIAs are yet to come into force, however, the Government is preparing for their introduction and working closely with the Gambling Commission on guidance to support their successful implementation.

GIAs will allow local authorities to change the presumption in licensing decisions away from the ‘aim to permit’, where there is evidence that additional premises would undermine the licensing objectives for gambling regulation. The local authority would then be able to adopt a policy that it will reject applications for gambling premises licences in the area covered by a GIA, unless the applicant can show that the grant of the licence would be reasonably consistent with the licensing objectives. The Government believes that GIAs will be an effective tool for local authorities, protecting them from legal challenges and providing much needed clarity when making licensing decisions.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what funding has been allocated in the current financial year to support regional museums.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

Museums funding is fully devolved to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

In England, DCMS announced earlier this year that it would allocate £160 million to accredited local museums in England from 2026/27 to 2029/30. Funding programmes for the current financial year include:

• £25.5 million of Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND) to support infrastructure projects across 28 regional museums in England.

• £13.6 million will be invested in a Museum Transformation fund to support English museums in achieving a more sustainable business model.

• £4 million will be allocated amongst the 24 recipients of the DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund to help local and regional museums across England improve their displays and increase the accessibility of exhibitions.

• Arts Council England also provides roughly £44m per year through their National Portfolio and Museum Development Programme to regional museums in England.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to ban online gambling advertising.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

The Government is not considering legislation to ban online gambling advertising at this time. However, we are committed to working with a wide range of stakeholders, including the gambling industry, to further raise standards.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what progress has been made towards implementing the recommendations arising from (1) the BBC Mid-Term Review 2024, and (2) the 2024–25 Ofcom review of the BBC's editorial complaints system.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

Amendments to the BBC’s Framework Agreement to implement specific, evidence-based recommendations from the previous government’s Mid-Term Review of the BBC were published on 16 December 2025 on the gov.uk website. This will help ensure regulation of the BBC works effectively for the remainder of this Charter Period.

The government is considering the recommendations arising from Ofcom’s 2024 research report ‘A Mystery Shopping Exercise of the BBC First Complaints Process’ as part of the BBC Charter Review and is examining whether any changes are required to the BBC’s complaints process to ensure audiences feel that their concerns are being addressed. Decisions on the BBC’s Charter will be set out in a White Paper, expected to be published later this year.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to support grassroots football clubs.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)

The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of background, should have access to and benefit from quality sport and physical activity opportunities, which is why we are investing £85 million into new and upgraded grassroots facilities through the Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme. Projects funded through the programme include new and upgraded artificial grass pitches, pitch maintenance equipment and floodlights, supporting football clubs across the country to increase access to sport.

Our programme delivery partner in England, the Football Foundation, plans their investment pipeline using Local Football Facility Plans (LFFPs), which are developed in partnership with local authorities so as to understand the needs of each community. The LFFP for Fylde can be found here: https://localplans.footballfoundation.org.uk/local-authorities-index/fylde/fylde-executive-summary/.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she had made of the potential impact of time taken to complete works required to protect the setting of heritage assets on tourism growth and local economies, with particular reference to Viaduct Terrace in Knaresborough.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)

The Government recognises the vital role that heritage assets play in driving tourism growth and supporting local economies. Across the country, and throughout historic towns like Knaresborough, our cultural and historical landmarks are powerful catalysts for regional investment, visitor spending, and community pride.

While DCMS has not been approached previously and not undertaken a formal impact assessment regarding the duration of works at Viaduct Terrace, we remain committed to ensuring that protective works are completed as efficiently as possible, helping to secure the long-term economic and tourism benefits that these assets bring. I would advise you to contact Historic England, DCMS’s Arms-Length-Body, who can offer advice and guidance on heritage projects.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to ensure that the potential benefits of a potential Olympic bid in the north of England are distributed equitably across the region.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)

London 2012 had a major socio-economic impact and left a lasting legacy for future generations, showing what hosting an Olympic and Paralympic Games can do for our country.

The North of England deserves the same level of ambition. It is central to the UK’s growth agenda and has the scale and economic assets to compete internationally. That is exactly why we want to explore what a Northern Olympics could mean, as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to drive transformational regeneration, job creation and infrastructure investment across the region.

The Government has therefore commissioned our expert arm’s length body, UK Sport, to carry out an initial strategic assessment examining whether it would be feasible for the UK to host an Olympic and Paralympic Games in the North of England in the 2040s.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what guidance is being provided to local authorities implementing Young Futures Hubs to ensure safe and effective responses when disclosures of VAWG-related incidents are made.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)

We are committed to ensuring the safety of girls and young women in all youth provision. Early adopter local authorities were provided with guidance on core requirements for Young Futures Hubs. Every hub should offer a consistent, safe, inclusive and welcoming experience, with a trained workforce and governance structures that support risk and safeguarding management.

In the cross government strategy on Freedom from Violence and abuse published 18 December 2025, we set out that we will empower all frontline professionals, such as GPs, teachers, youth workers and social workers, to spot the signs of abuse and connect individuals to specialist help.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what guidance is being provided to local authorities on implementing Young Futures Hubs to ensure that they are safe spaces for children.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)

Early adopter local authorities were provided with guidance on core requirements for Young Futures Hubs. Local areas co-design their hubs with young people to ensure provision meets their needs. While facilities may vary, every hub should offer a consistent, safe, inclusive and welcoming experience, with a trained workforce and governance structures that support risk and safeguarding management. Learning from the early adopters will inform future guidance.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the press release entitled Five Non-Executive Directors appointed to the Independent Football Regulator, of 19 February 2026, whether the Prime Minister was consulted on those board member appointments.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)

Under the legislation, these appointments are made by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. The No 10 appointment unit was consulted in the usual way. The Prime Minister was not consulted on the appointments and has previously recused himself from decisions relating to the Football Governance Bill.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential economic impact on the horse racing and sports betting industries of the full implementation of financial risk assessments on gambling.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

It is for the Gambling Commission to decide whether to implement Financial Risk Assessments (FRA). DCMS continues to support the policy intent behind Financial Risk Assessments, and has had regular engagement with the Gambling Commission on this issue.

Financial Risk Assessments remain aligned with the policy intent as set out in the 2023 Gambling White Paper. The pilot has provided evidence of financial risk for consumers that is not currently being captured through existing policy measures. Current operator practices also introduce friction for some consumers which may not be needed if FRAs were to be rolled out.

Consideration of impact is part of the Commission’s decision making. The Commission has also committed to ongoing review, evaluation and adaptation over time if Financial Risk Assessments are introduced.

The Government is taking action to tackle the illegal gambling market, including collaborative action through the Illegal Markets Taskforce. HMT has provided the Gambling Commission with £26 million across the next 3 years for action to tackle the illegal market. The issue of customer displacement to the illegal market was carefully considered when developing the 2023 Gambling White Paper, and we are confident that the measures we have introduced since then are proportionate.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether the findings of the Gambling Commission's financial risk assessment pilot will be assessed against the specific commitments made in the April 2023 Gambling White Paper before any decision is taken on a national rollout of financial risk assessments.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

It is for the Gambling Commission to decide whether to implement Financial Risk Assessments (FRA). DCMS continues to support the policy intent behind Financial Risk Assessments, and has had regular engagement with the Gambling Commission on this issue.

Financial Risk Assessments remain aligned with the policy intent as set out in the 2023 Gambling White Paper. The pilot has provided evidence of financial risk for consumers that is not currently being captured through existing policy measures. Current operator practices also introduce friction for some consumers which may not be needed if FRAs were to be rolled out.

Consideration of impact is part of the Commission’s decision making. The Commission has also committed to ongoing review, evaluation and adaptation over time if Financial Risk Assessments are introduced.

The Government is taking action to tackle the illegal gambling market, including collaborative action through the Illegal Markets Taskforce. HMT has provided the Gambling Commission with £26 million across the next 3 years for action to tackle the illegal market. The issue of customer displacement to the illegal market was carefully considered when developing the 2023 Gambling White Paper, and we are confident that the measures we have introduced since then are proportionate.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, (a) what assessment her Department has made of the outcomes of the financial risk assessment pilot conducted by the Gambling Commission; and (b) what metrics were used to evaluate its effectiveness.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

It is for the Gambling Commission to decide whether to implement Financial Risk Assessments (FRA). DCMS continues to support the policy intent behind Financial Risk Assessments, and has had regular engagement with the Gambling Commission on this issue.

Financial Risk Assessments remain aligned with the policy intent as set out in the 2023 Gambling White Paper. The pilot has provided evidence of financial risk for consumers that is not currently being captured through existing policy measures. Current operator practices also introduce friction for some consumers which may not be needed if FRAs were to be rolled out.

Consideration of impact is part of the Commission’s decision making. The Commission has also committed to ongoing review, evaluation and adaptation over time if Financial Risk Assessments are introduced.

The Government is taking action to tackle the illegal gambling market, including collaborative action through the Illegal Markets Taskforce. HMT has provided the Gambling Commission with £26 million across the next 3 years for action to tackle the illegal market. The issue of customer displacement to the illegal market was carefully considered when developing the 2023 Gambling White Paper, and we are confident that the measures we have introduced since then are proportionate.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the risk that the implementation of financial risk assessments on gambling could lead customers to switch to unregulated black market operators.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

It is for the Gambling Commission to decide whether to implement Financial Risk Assessments (FRA). DCMS continues to support the policy intent behind Financial Risk Assessments, and has had regular engagement with the Gambling Commission on this issue.

Financial Risk Assessments remain aligned with the policy intent as set out in the 2023 Gambling White Paper. The pilot has provided evidence of financial risk for consumers that is not currently being captured through existing policy measures. Current operator practices also introduce friction for some consumers which may not be needed if FRAs were to be rolled out.

Consideration of impact is part of the Commission’s decision making. The Commission has also committed to ongoing review, evaluation and adaptation over time if Financial Risk Assessments are introduced.

The Government is taking action to tackle the illegal gambling market, including collaborative action through the Illegal Markets Taskforce. HMT has provided the Gambling Commission with £26 million across the next 3 years for action to tackle the illegal market. The issue of customer displacement to the illegal market was carefully considered when developing the 2023 Gambling White Paper, and we are confident that the measures we have introduced since then are proportionate.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether (a) the Government plans to pause the implementation of financial risk assessments for gambling; and (b) if she will make a statement on the matter.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

It is for the Gambling Commission to decide whether to implement Financial Risk Assessments (FRA). DCMS continues to support the policy intent behind Financial Risk Assessments, and has had regular engagement with the Gambling Commission on this issue.

Financial Risk Assessments remain aligned with the policy intent as set out in the 2023 Gambling White Paper. The pilot has provided evidence of financial risk for consumers that is not currently being captured through existing policy measures. Current operator practices also introduce friction for some consumers which may not be needed if FRAs were to be rolled out.

Consideration of impact is part of the Commission’s decision making. The Commission has also committed to ongoing review, evaluation and adaptation over time if Financial Risk Assessments are introduced.

The Government is taking action to tackle the illegal gambling market, including collaborative action through the Illegal Markets Taskforce. HMT has provided the Gambling Commission with £26 million across the next 3 years for action to tackle the illegal market. The issue of customer displacement to the illegal market was carefully considered when developing the 2023 Gambling White Paper, and we are confident that the measures we have introduced since then are proportionate.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the Answers of 22 April 2026 to Question 127321 on Gambling: Regulation and of 28 April 2026 to Question 128520 on Horse Racing: Gambling, for what reasons her Department has not updated Parliament on the work of the Gambling Act Review Evaluation Advisory Group.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) is undertaking an evaluation of the Gambling Act Review on behalf of DCMS. The findings will be published on gov.uk later this year.

The Gambling Act Review Advisory Group provides objective, external advice to NatCen on how best to take the Gambling Act Review evaluation forward. It has no role in policy development, and does not have access to collected data. It is an advisory group providing technical methodological input to NatCen on the design of the evaluation and its implementation, to ensure it meets the highest possible standards. There are therefore no plans to assess its work as part of the evaluation findings.

The Gambling Act Review evaluation is looking at the real-world impact of measures that have been implemented. Measures such as financial risk assessments have not been implemented and therefore are not included.

NatCen is separately working as an evaluation partner alongside the pilot of financial risk assessment, advising on methodology and data clarity and transparency. The Commission has also committed to ongoing review, evaluation and adaptation over time if Financial Risk Assessments are introduced.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment she has made of the work of the Gambling Act Review Evaluation Advisory Group.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) is undertaking an evaluation of the Gambling Act Review on behalf of DCMS. The findings will be published on gov.uk later this year.

The Gambling Act Review Advisory Group provides objective, external advice to NatCen on how best to take the Gambling Act Review evaluation forward. It has no role in policy development, and does not have access to collected data. It is an advisory group providing technical methodological input to NatCen on the design of the evaluation and its implementation, to ensure it meets the highest possible standards. There are therefore no plans to assess its work as part of the evaluation findings.

The Gambling Act Review evaluation is looking at the real-world impact of measures that have been implemented. Measures such as financial risk assessments have not been implemented and therefore are not included.

NatCen is separately working as an evaluation partner alongside the pilot of financial risk assessment, advising on methodology and data clarity and transparency. The Commission has also committed to ongoing review, evaluation and adaptation over time if Financial Risk Assessments are introduced.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the answer of 22 April 2026 to question 127321 and the answer of 28 April 2026 to question 128520, if her Department will update Parliament on the work of the Gambling Act Review Evaluation Advisory Group.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) is undertaking an evaluation of the Gambling Act Review on behalf of DCMS. The findings will be published on gov.uk later this year.

The Gambling Act Review Advisory Group provides objective, external advice to NatCen on how best to take the Gambling Act Review evaluation forward. It has no role in policy development, and does not have access to collected data. It is an advisory group providing technical methodological input to NatCen on the design of the evaluation and its implementation, to ensure it meets the highest possible standards. There are therefore no plans to assess its work as part of the evaluation findings.

The Advisory Group first met in November 2024, and has met four times since it was established, in order to provide technical advice as necessary. Membership of the group will be published at the same time as evaluation findings, in order to safeguard the integrity of the group and its advice in the meantime.

The Gambling Act Review evaluation is looking at the real-world impact of measures that have been implemented. Measures such as financial risk assessments have not been implemented and therefore are not included.

NatCen is separately working as an evaluation partner alongside the pilot of financial risk assessment, advising on methodology and data clarity and transparency. The Commission has also committed to ongoing review, evaluation and adaptation over time if Financial Risk Assessments are introduced.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent progress the Gambling Act Review Evaluation Advisory Group has made in its work.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) is undertaking an evaluation of the Gambling Act Review on behalf of DCMS. The findings will be published on gov.uk later this year.

The Gambling Act Review Advisory Group provides objective, external advice to NatCen on how best to take the Gambling Act Review evaluation forward. It has no role in policy development, and does not have access to collected data. It is an advisory group providing technical methodological input to NatCen on the design of the evaluation and its implementation, to ensure it meets the highest possible standards. There are therefore no plans to assess its work as part of the evaluation findings.

The Advisory Group first met in November 2024, and has met four times since it was established, in order to provide technical advice as necessary. Membership of the group will be published at the same time as evaluation findings, in order to safeguard the integrity of the group and its advice in the meantime.

The Gambling Act Review evaluation is looking at the real-world impact of measures that have been implemented. Measures such as financial risk assessments have not been implemented and therefore are not included.

NatCen is separately working as an evaluation partner alongside the pilot of financial risk assessment, advising on methodology and data clarity and transparency. The Commission has also committed to ongoing review, evaluation and adaptation over time if Financial Risk Assessments are introduced.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what role the Gambling Act Review Evaluation Advisory Group is playing in the development and evaluation of pilots for financial risk assessments.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) is undertaking an evaluation of the Gambling Act Review on behalf of DCMS. The findings will be published on gov.uk later this year.

The Gambling Act Review Advisory Group provides objective, external advice to NatCen on how best to take the Gambling Act Review evaluation forward. It has no role in policy development, and does not have access to collected data. It is an advisory group providing technical methodological input to NatCen on the design of the evaluation and its implementation, to ensure it meets the highest possible standards. There are therefore no plans to assess its work as part of the evaluation findings.

The Advisory Group first met in November 2024, and has met four times since it was established, in order to provide technical advice as necessary. Membership of the group will be published at the same time as evaluation findings, in order to safeguard the integrity of the group and its advice in the meantime.

The Gambling Act Review evaluation is looking at the real-world impact of measures that have been implemented. Measures such as financial risk assessments have not been implemented and therefore are not included.

NatCen is separately working as an evaluation partner alongside the pilot of financial risk assessment, advising on methodology and data clarity and transparency. The Commission has also committed to ongoing review, evaluation and adaptation over time if Financial Risk Assessments are introduced.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many times the Gambling Act Review Evaluation Advisory Group has met since its establishment.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) is undertaking an evaluation of the Gambling Act Review on behalf of DCMS. The findings will be published on gov.uk later this year.

The Gambling Act Review Advisory Group provides objective, external advice to NatCen on how best to take the Gambling Act Review evaluation forward. It has no role in policy development, and does not have access to collected data. It is an advisory group providing technical methodological input to NatCen on the design of the evaluation and its implementation, to ensure it meets the highest possible standards. There are therefore no plans to assess its work as part of the evaluation findings.

The Advisory Group first met in November 2024, and has met four times since it was established, in order to provide technical advice as necessary. Membership of the group will be published at the same time as evaluation findings, in order to safeguard the integrity of the group and its advice in the meantime.

The Gambling Act Review evaluation is looking at the real-world impact of measures that have been implemented. Measures such as financial risk assessments have not been implemented and therefore are not included.

NatCen is separately working as an evaluation partner alongside the pilot of financial risk assessment, advising on methodology and data clarity and transparency. The Commission has also committed to ongoing review, evaluation and adaptation over time if Financial Risk Assessments are introduced.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, when the Gambling Act Review Evaluation Advisory Group was set up.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) is undertaking an evaluation of the Gambling Act Review on behalf of DCMS. The findings will be published on gov.uk later this year.

The Gambling Act Review Advisory Group provides objective, external advice to NatCen on how best to take the Gambling Act Review evaluation forward. It has no role in policy development, and does not have access to collected data. It is an advisory group providing technical methodological input to NatCen on the design of the evaluation and its implementation, to ensure it meets the highest possible standards. There are therefore no plans to assess its work as part of the evaluation findings.

The Advisory Group first met in November 2024, and has met four times since it was established, in order to provide technical advice as necessary. Membership of the group will be published at the same time as evaluation findings, in order to safeguard the integrity of the group and its advice in the meantime.

The Gambling Act Review evaluation is looking at the real-world impact of measures that have been implemented. Measures such as financial risk assessments have not been implemented and therefore are not included.

NatCen is separately working as an evaluation partner alongside the pilot of financial risk assessment, advising on methodology and data clarity and transparency. The Commission has also committed to ongoing review, evaluation and adaptation over time if Financial Risk Assessments are introduced.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, who the members of the Gambling Act Review Evaluation Advisory Group are.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) is undertaking an evaluation of the Gambling Act Review on behalf of DCMS. The findings will be published on gov.uk later this year.

The Gambling Act Review Advisory Group provides objective, external advice to NatCen on how best to take the Gambling Act Review evaluation forward. It has no role in policy development, and does not have access to collected data. It is an advisory group providing technical methodological input to NatCen on the design of the evaluation and its implementation, to ensure it meets the highest possible standards. There are therefore no plans to assess its work as part of the evaluation findings.

The Advisory Group first met in November 2024, and has met four times since it was established, in order to provide technical advice as necessary. Membership of the group will be published at the same time as evaluation findings, in order to safeguard the integrity of the group and its advice in the meantime.

The Gambling Act Review evaluation is looking at the real-world impact of measures that have been implemented. Measures such as financial risk assessments have not been implemented and therefore are not included.

NatCen is separately working as an evaluation partner alongside the pilot of financial risk assessment, advising on methodology and data clarity and transparency. The Commission has also committed to ongoing review, evaluation and adaptation over time if Financial Risk Assessments are introduced.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what support programmes exist to encourage greater participation in the arts among young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), alongside its partners Arts Council England (ACE) and the Department for Education (DfE), support a range of programmes designed to increase participation in the arts among young people from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds.

ACE invests around £444 million in it’sNational Portfolio Organisation (NPO) Investment Programme and 79% of those organisations delivered in-person workshops, events or sessions which were aimed at, and attended by children and young people aged 0-19 between 2023 and 2024.

DCMS has directly invested £3.2 million to continue four key cultural education initiatives in 2026/27: the Museums and Schools Programme, the Heritage Schools Programme, the BFI Film Academy, and the Art & Design National Saturday Club. These programmes help young people access creative opportunities, develop skills, and engage with culture both in and outside school.

Additionally, The Music Hubs Programme, funded by the DfE and run by ACE, works through 43 Hub Lead Organisations across England. These hubs partner with schools, music services, community groups, and professional musicians to offer a wide range of musical opportunities and provide high-quality music education to children and young people, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn and engage with music, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Lastly, the government has announced Every Child Can, an investment of £132.5 million of dormant assets funding to increase disadvantaged young people’s access to enrichment opportunities in the arts, culture, sports and wider youth services. We are designing the remaining funding and will share further details in due course and are committed to working with areas of greatest need across England.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department plans to respond to the Ofcom consultation entitled Politicians presenting news: Consultation on proposed amendment to Rule 5.3 of the Ofcom Broadcasting Code, published on 12 May 2025.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

Ofcom’s consultation on proposed amendments to Rule 5.3 of the Broadcasting Code closed on 23 June 2025, and Ofcom published a response to the consultation on 20 October 2025. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport did not respond to the consultation. Ofcom, by law, carries out its broadcasting regulatory duties independently of the Government. Further detail on Ofcom’s response to its consultation and a list of published responses is available on its website: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and-on-demand/broadcast-standards/consultation-politicians-presenting-news

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of how many youth clubs have closed in the past 10 years.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

The Government does not centrally collect data on total youth club closures. However, YMCA research indicates that the number of local authority-run youth centres in England fell from 860 in 2011-12 to 379 in 2024-25.

We are committed to securing a bright future for our youth clubs, and in December 2025, DCMS launched the “Youth Matters: Your National Youth Strategy” 10 year plan. This strategy will ensure every young person across the country has somewhere to go, someone who cares for them and a community they feel part of. It is funded by over £500 million from DCMS for fulfilling things to do outside of school, support when and where young people need it, and more youth clubs and trusted adults. This includes £350 million to refurbish or build up to 250 youth facilities through our Better Youth Spaces programme.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the use of AI tools by the British Board of Film Classification to support content classification and age ratings; and what safeguards are in place to ensure that those tools operate with appropriate oversight.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

The Government recognises that the use of AI tools and other forms of technical innovation is increasing. Where these tools are used, they can - as in the case of the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) - help increase efficiency in certain processes. Whilst the BBFC operates independently of government, including in the tools and processes it employs, the organisation provides regular updates to government on its work, including the use of AI tools.

The government expects the BBFC to keep at the heart of its work its responsibility for protecting audiences - in particular children - from viewing harmful or inappropriate content. This means ensuring that BBFC Compliance Officers continue, as now, to be fully involved in the classification process; ensuring that AI tools are used to complement rather than replace human oversight of that process; and ensuring the robustness of the safeguards in place around its AI tools, such as audits and spot checks.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to promote (a) Royal Sutton Coldfield and (b) the West Midlands as destinations for British holidaymakers in summer 2026.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)

DCMS recognises the contribution of the West Midlands, and the constituency of Sutton Coldfield, to the visitor economy. The upcoming summer 2026 season represents a milestone moment for the region. Birmingham’s hosting of the 2026 European Athletics Championships this August will put the West Midlands on a global sporting stage, acting as a powerful catalyst to draw domestic holidaymakers and international visitors alike to regional highlights, from the scenic landscapes of Sutton Park to the historic Black Country Living Museum. I was also delighted to celebrate the success of the region when I attended the West Midlands Tourism Awards in March.

The West Midlands also benefits from VisitBritain's global screen tourism campaign, "Starring Great Britain," which leverages local hit productions like Peaky Blinders to drive inbound tourism to the area.

The West Midlands was a key part of a pilot run by VisitEngland to test a new way of managing tourism. Instead of local groups working in isolation, the project brought national and local tourism bodies together to work as a team. The main goal was to make it much easier for visitors to travel around the region, while joining up the dots between local attractions, hospitality, events, and nightlife.

Looking ahead, the forthcoming Visitor Economy Growth Strategy will set out an ambitious, long-term plan to bring more visitors to the UK, boost spending, and drive sustainable growth across our regional economies. At the heart of this plan is giving regional leaders the power to take charge of their own tourism sectors. This ensures that visitor numbers and income are spread out more widely, directly benefiting regional destinations like the West Midlands.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to ensure that the outcomes of the Creative Foundations Fund are distributed equitably across the country.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The first round of the Creative Foundations Fund awarded £96 million to 74 arts and cultural organisations in England. Of these, 58 projects—accounting for 78% of the total projects awarded—were located outside of London. Arts Council England, the fund’s delivery partner, used their Priority Places as a balancing criteria to guide round one investment in areas where opportunities for creative and cultural engagement are underdeveloped.

Up to £425 million will be committed across England through the Creative Foundations Fund by 2030 as part of the £1.5 billion Arts Everywhere Fund. This will be invested in areas and organisations that need it most. Arts Council England will announce further details regarding the application process and eligibility criteria for future rounds in due course.

All not for profit arts and cultural organisations are able to apply for funding, if they meet the criteria. It is ultimately for Arts Council England to make funding decisions, in line with the arm’s-length principle.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what progress she has made on developing a national Cultural Infrastructure Map; and whether it will identify (a) areas of under-provision and (b) existing cultural assets.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The Department is not currently developing a national Cultural Infrastructure Map. However, extensive work has been undertaken by Arts Council England and Historic England to effectively map the cultural and heritage infrastructure of England. The Arts Council's Culture and Place Data Explorer maps the currently available datasets related to cultural services across the country, including the location of Theatres, Libraries, ACE accredited museums and charitable organisations delivering culture, heritage and science related activities. Additionally Historic England publishes data relating to assets such as heritage sites, heritage at risk and conservation areas. This data can be found on their website. In addition to this the department has undertaken work to map areas of low engagement and underprovision to help in selecting Culture Priority Places. The methodology will be published in due course.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that grassroots artists and cultural organisations in post-industrial towns can access funding streams to support creative economy growth.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

DCMS is committed to supporting grassroots cultural organisations and spurring local creative economy growth.

We launched the Creative Foundations Fund in February 2025, as part of our £1.5bn Arts Everywhere investment. This will invest up to £425m in arts and cultural organisations in England over five years.

The Creative Places Growth Fund will provide £150m of devolved funding across six Mayoral Strategic Authorities in England to turbocharge local creative industries.

Moreover, places across the UK, including many post-industrial towns, have had the opportunity to bid into the UK City of Culture and UK Town of Culture competitions. Notably, both competitions have guaranteed funding to the winners of £10m and £3m respectively.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to increase the provision of disability sport in Lincolnshire.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)

The Government believes that opportunities to play sport and get physically active should be available to everyone.

Our arm’s length body, Sport England, ensures that each of their programmes impact directly on disabled people and those with long-term health conditions, with initiatives like the 'We are Undefeatable' campaign and partnerships with organisations like Activity Alliance.

In Lincolnshire, this is delivered on the ground through close collaboration with the Active Partnership, Active Lincolnshire, who champion physical activity with local leaders to develop interventions tailored to communities. As part of Sport England’s Place Partnerships work, they are collaborating with Active Lincolnshire and other local partners in Boston, East Lindsey and South Holland to remove barriers to activity and co-create solutions.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how much of the £500 million allocated to the Better Futures Fund has been committed to projects in Lincolnshire.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)

DCMS is currently in the design stages of the Better Futures Fund (BFF) and so it is not yet open for project applications and no funding has so far been awarded.

Round 1 is expected to invite bids in Summer 2026, supporting projects with demonstrable prior experience in delivering a SOP. Further details on applying for Round 1 will be released this summer once a delivery partner has been appointed.

Subsequent funding rounds will be from 2027 onwards and DCMS anticipates increased participation across the market, with local commissioners engaged via a dedicated capacity and capability building programme beforehand.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to increase general awareness of relative energy deficiency in sport.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)

The Government is committed to supporting women and girls in sport at every level by actively removing the barriers that prevent their full participation.

Female athletes disproportionately experience a number of health conditions, including Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), which has common indicators such as stress fractures and changes to the menstrual cycle.

DCMS’ Women’s Football Taskforce and Women’s Sport Taskforce are driving progress on numerous fronts for sportswomen, including working closely with the Female Athlete Health National Governing Body Collective to better understand where academic research is happening on issues such as RED-S. The Women’s Football Taskforce also commissioned Loughborough University to work with leading insurance providers and brokers to offer more appropriate support for female athletes. This work has encouraged insurers to address blind spots in existing cover, including RED-S.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of neurodivergent workers on the creative industries; and what steps she is taking to improve data collection, access, progression and workplace support for those workers.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The continued success of the creative industries is dependent on the diverse people who work within them, and we value and support the potential of neurodivergent workers and their impact on the creative industries. Whilst we already publish employment data broken down by disability status in the creative industries, the Creative Industries Sector Plan committed DCMS to tackling barriers to data collection. We will continue to work with industry to develop new data and evidence and improve access to official statistics, evidence and data, both of which are important to understand representation of neurodiverse people in our creative sectors.

Making creative careers accessible for everyone is a key priority for the Government. That is why we work closely with the Disability and Access Ambassador for the creative industries to drive improvements in the accessibility and quality of services and facilities in the industry for disabled people. We also committed in our Sector Plan to a refreshed UK-wide £9 million creative careers service, to raise awareness of creative careers and support young people from all backgrounds. We are working closely with industry partners to design next year’s expanded programme, ensuring inclusive access for young people outside major urban centres, including those with SEND or other access considerations. Our Creative Careers Programme work experience pilot successfully engaged a diverse and inclusive group of young people, with 81% of the young people who completed a placement in the last year having identified access or additional needs.

The government can't achieve our goals alone, which is why we work closely with the sector to improve inclusivity, through the Creative Industries Council, and our continued support for the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA). We have been pleased to see vital industry initiatives to monitor and improve diversity, such as Project Diamond and the TV Access Project. However, there clearly remains work to do and we want to see stronger efforts from industry to improve diversity and representation, and create career opportunities for all.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the (a) contribution of choirs to public health, wellbeing and social prescribing and (b) potential role of an extended Orchestra tax relief in supporting the sustainability of choir activity in local communities.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

DCMS officials have had discussions with DHSC on the value of arts and culture to public health and wellbeing. DCMS also routinely meets with its arms-length body, Arts Council England (ACE), on their work to support people’s health, happiness and wellbeing via access to high-quality cultural and creative activities.

Research commissioned by DCMS' Culture and Heritage Capital Programme found that general engagement with culture and heritage positively impacts physical health, mental health, and productivity, which for adults, is valued at £18.6bn per year. For adults aged 65 years and over who attend a choir weekly, there is an estimated benefit on a society-wide level of £170m.

Adults over 50 years old who engage with cultural venues have delayed dementia onset, resulting in social care and NHS savings of £0.38bn.

The government supports the arts sector, including choirs and singing through ACE. For the 2024/25 financial year, ACE allocated £1.83 million in National Lottery Project Grants to projects classified under 'Choral’.

Within ACE’s National Portfolio Investment Programme, 334 organisations provide “creative health” programming. To support this work, the Arts Council provides an annual investment of £145 million to National Portfolio Organisations whose activities incorporate creative health.

ACE has also co-funded the National Academy of Social Proscribing (NASP) to deliver the Power of Music programme, which aims to transform how music supports dementia care within NHS systems.

Regarding the potential role of an extended Orchestra Tax Relief, fiscal policy and the design of tax reliefs are the remit of His Majesty’s Treasury.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, when her department plans to announce the UK Town of Culture.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

We are delighted by the interest and excitement there has been in the UK Town of Culture competition. We have seen an incredible amount of support from across the whole country with hundreds of towns submitting their bid to become the UK Town of Culture 2028. The panel is carefully considering the applications and we expect to announce a shortlist later this summer. We will announce the category winners and overall winner in early 2027.

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