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Arts, Culture and Sport

EC White Paper on Sport examined

The European Scrutiny Committee referred the European Commission (EC) White Paper on Sport, published on 11 July 2007, to the Culture, Media and Sport Committee for an opinion. The White Paper consists of three policy discussions: on the social value of sport; the economic value of sport; and the organisation of sport.

This Report from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, 'European Commission White Paper on Sport' (HC 347), examines the content of the White Paper - and sport and EU law - in detail.

London 2012 Olympic budget examined

This Report, 'The Budget for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games' (HC 85), examines the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Olympic Delivery Authority on the budget for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Government responds to 'Ticket Touting' report

This paper, 'Government Response to the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee Report on Ticket Touting' (Cm. 7346), presents the Government's response to the January 2008 Culture, Media and Sport Committee Report 'Ticket Touting' (HC 202).

Manchester 'super casino' plan dropped

In January 2007, Manchester City Council emerged as the winner of the contest to host Britain's first regional - or 'super' - casino. It had been expected that Blackpool would be chosen as the location for the venue. However, following widespread concern over the merits of the regional casino as a method of regenerating the East Manchester area, the Government announced in July 2007 that the plan would be reviewed.

'The Categories of Casino Regulations 2008' specifies how a casino is to be classified for the purposes of the Gambling Act 2005.

Digital Switchover scheme 'progressing well'

In September 2005 the Government, after consultation with the broadcasting industry and Ofcom, announced a programme to replace analogue television broadcasts with digital television, region by region, between 2008 and 2012.

'Preparations for Digital Switchover' (HC 306) from the National Audit Office considers how this objective is being pursued by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, who have joint responsibility for delivering the policy objective.

Regulatory intervention “last resort” against ticket touts

This publication, ‘Ticket Touting’ (HC 202), from the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee examines the subject of secondary tickets sales.

BBC risk management criticised

This Report ‘The BBC's management of risk’ (HC 643) makes recommendations on dealing with a variety of risk factors, from damage to the Corporation's reputation to personal risk to staff.

Nazi spoliation claim resolved

This Paper, ‘Report of the Spoliation Advisory Panel in Respect of the Three Rubens Paintings held by the Courtauld Institute of Art’ (HC 63), examines and resolves a Nazi spoliation claim regarding three Rubens oil sketches.

Problem gambling 'not increasing'

The 'British Gambling Prevalence Survey' is a survey of participation in gambling and the prevalence of problem gambling in Great Britain.

Gambling Act 2005 in force

The ‘Gambling Act 2005’ received Royal Assent in April 2005. It comes fully into force on 1st September 2007, when all current gambling law for Great Britain will be replaced by the 2005 provisions.

Press Complaints Commission Kate Middleton response “inadequate”

This Report ‘Self-Regulation of the Press’ (HC 375) from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee has been prompted by recent events including the conviction of Clive Goodman, the royal editor of the News of the World, for interception of communications without lawful authority and the press pursuit of Kate Middleton, the former girlfriend of HRH Prince William.

Caring for our museums and galleries

'Caring for Our Collections' (HC 176-I) examines issues of concern in the museums and galleries sector, the archives sector and the audiovisual sector, including funding. Particular reference is given to the adequacy of budgets and the impact of the London 2012 Olympics on Lottery funding, and acquisition and disposal policies, including due diligence obligations.

Digital TV switchover scheme to ensure “no one left behind”

This publication ‘The Digital Switchover Help Scheme’ (Cm 7118) is an agreement between the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and the BBC regarding the switchover from analogue to digital, planned for 2012.

BBC's efficiency assessed in licence fee settlement

As part of the process of setting the level of the television licence fee from April 2007, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has made an assumption about the level of efficiency savings the BBC can deliver.

This report by the National Audit Office, ‘How the DCMS assessed the BBC's as part of the licence fee settlement’ (HC 183), examines whether the Department has reasonable grounds on which to base its assessment of the BBC's scope for efficiency savings.

Ofcom must regulate call TV quiz shows

Call TV quiz shows are an example of television programmes provided by commercial broadcasters in order to increase their revenue. The viewer watches the live broadcast, then sends a text message or makes a premium rate telephone call in order to take part, with the broadcaster keeping a proportion of the call revenue.

The Culture Committee has been examining whether regulation is required, as the programme format is similar to gambling, and has come to the conclusion that Call TV quiz shows should constitute gaming under the Gambling Act 2005. This Report, 'Call TV Quiz Shows' (HC 72), presents their findings.

BBC's efficiency assessed in licence fee settlement

As part of the process of setting the level of the television licence fee from April 2007, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has made an assumption about the level of efficiency savings the BBC can deliver.

This report by the National Audit Office, ‘How the DCMS assessed the BBC's as part of the licence fee settlement’ (HC 183), examines whether the Department has reasonable grounds on which to base its assessment of the BBC's scope for efficiency savings.


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