Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 197256

Television: Mental Health

Tabled: 1 September 2023
Answered: 8 September 2023

Question

Nadia Whittome

LabourNottingham East

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has held discussions with television production companies on mental health support for reality television (a) contestants and (b) production staff.

Answer

Sir John Whittingdale
The government has been clear that all broadcasters and production companies have a responsibility to the mental health and wellbeing of both participants and viewers, and must ensure that they have appropriate levels of support in place.It is an employer...

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