Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 112802

Media: Discrimination

Tabled: 11 February 2026
Answered: 23 February 2026

Question

Lee Anderson

Reform UKAshfield

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has made a recent assessment of trends in the level of ageism in the media sector.

Answer

Ian Murray
There are processes in place to track and monitor diversity data across the media, including a statutory role for Ofcom under the Communications Act 2003 to promote diversity and inclusion in the TV and radio sector. As part of this, broadcasters provide ...

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