Culture, media and sport

In September 2020, the Government launched a call for evidence into the impact of loot boxes on gambling-like behaviour. This Library Paper gives a brief overview of loot boxes, what the law says, and concerns that have been raised.

A Backbench Business debate on the Regulation and Prevention of Online Harms has been scheduled for Thursday 19 November 2020. Jeremy Wright MP will open the debate.

A consultation on decriminalising non-payment of the TV licence fee closed on 1 April 2020. The Government has yet to respond. This Library Paper looks at the current offence and what's been said on decriminalisation.

This Library Paper looks at the BBC's decision to restrict free TV licences for the over-75s to people in receipt of Pension Credit.

A Westminster Hall debate on e-petitions 329339 and 332789, relating to support for live events and weddings during Covid-19, is scheduled for Monday 9 November 2020 at 6 pm. The debate will be opened by Elliot Colburn MP.

A Westminster Hall debate on e-petition 552036, relating to spectator attendance at football matches during Covid-19, is scheduled for Monday 9 November 2020 at 4.30 pm. The debate will be opened by Jonathan Gullis MP.

This paper provides national and regional figures for the number of public houses and bars in the UK, as well as employment data.

This note sets out the background to the debate about televised debates between party leaders during a general election campaign.

A short Commons Library briefing paper on the contribution of arts, entertainment and culture industries to the UK economy and the impact of COVID-19.

A Westminster Hall debate on Online Harms is scheduled for 7 October 2020. The Member leading the debate is Holly Lynch MP.

Backbench Business: Spending of the Department for Digital, Culture and Media and Sport on support measures for the DCMS sectors during and after the Covid-19 pandemic debate is scheduled for 8 October 2020. Members leading the debate are Julian Knight MP and Kevin Brennan MP

This Insight explores the relationship between Pension Credit and free TV licences, and includes an interactive dashboard to estimate the number of households affected.

This Library Paper has been prepared for Report Stage of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL] 2019-21. No date is yet available for second reading