Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 117622

Broadcasting Programmes: Children

Tabled: 3 March 2026

Answered: 9 March 2026

Question

Cameron Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to support age-appropriate news content for children that promotes civic engagement.

Answer

Ian Murray

The Government recognises the importance of children’s programming and the positive impact it can have on a child’s development. This can be supported not only through educational programming, but through high-quality narratives and storytelling, building...

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