Written questions

Streaming: Age

Commons · Question 106931 · Tabled 20 Jan 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 27 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Sir John Whittingdale

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to encourage greater consistency in age ratings and content warnings across streaming services to help parents ensure age-appropriate viewing for their childre

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 27 Jan 2026

We note the findings of Ofcom’s Review of Audience Protection Measures on On-Demand Programme Services. The Government will shortly be designating mainstream video-on-demand services, bringing them under enhanced regulation by Ofcom. Ofcom will then consu...