Third Report - Impact of COVID-19 on DCMS sectors: First Report
Select Committee
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
HC 291
23 July 2020
Government response
3rd Special Report - Impact of Covid-19 on DCMS sectors: Government Response to Committee’s Third Report of Session 2019–21 · published 14 Oct 2020
Recommendations & Conclusions
4 results
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Conclusion
Not Addressed
The many and varied sectors under the remit of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media...
Conclusion
The many and varied sectors under the remit of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport are integral to the UK’s national life and identity, as well as being vital drivers of economic growth and employment. Yet many parts …
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Government Response Summary
The government response is a section reference and does not address the substance of the committee's observation.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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Recommendation
Not Addressed
Para 22
With no clear messaging from the Government about when spectators can expect to return to...
Recommendation
With no clear messaging from the Government about when spectators can expect to return to sporting events, we support calls from elite sports organisations for the Government to extend its financial assistance for those organisations that are unable to generate …
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Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the challenges faced by sports organisations due to spectator restrictions and lists various existing support schemes and new initiatives like the Job Retention Bonus and Kickstart Scheme. However, it does not commit to extending the specific financial assistance mechanisms like the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme or VAT and PAYE deferral period beyond their cut-off dates, as recommended.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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Recommendation
Not Addressed
Para 105
Throughout the Covid-19 crisis, vulnerable people across the country have suffered as a result of...
Recommendation
Throughout the Covid-19 crisis, vulnerable people across the country have suffered as a result of being excluded from digital services and communication. Yet initiatives to tackle the issue, such as the DevicesDotNow campaign, have been limited by a lack of …
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Government Response Summary
The government's response outlines existing social tariffs, industry commitments, and Ofcom initiatives to support vulnerable consumers with connectivity and affordability, but it does not address the recommendation for adequate resource from HM Treasury for DCMS's work on digital exclusion.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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Recommendation
Not Addressed
Para 107
We commend the work done by cultural and fitness organisations, both before and during the...
Recommendation
We commend the work done by cultural and fitness organisations, both before and during the Covid-19 crisis, to move access to content and facilities online. In the immediate future, DCMS should work with HM Treasury to develop a data voucher …
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Government Response Summary
The government commends efforts to provide online content but does not commit to developing a data voucher scheme. Instead, it highlights existing social tariffs, new low-cost broadband services from providers, and past industry agreements on data access, while noting Ofcom is conducting research on affordability issues to inform future interventions.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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