Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will publish the guidance her Department uses for diversity network events which require checks on external speakers prior to inviting them to participate in Civil Service events.
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport follows guidance provided by the Civil Service HR Inclusive Practice team at the Cabinet Office. It is imperative that we retain impartiality across the Civil Service, avoiding any politicised events or groups impacting on the working life of civil servants.