Written questions

Media: Discrimination

Commons · Question 112802 · Tabled 11 Feb 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 23 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Lee Anderson

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

Answered by Ian Murray, 23 Feb 2026

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 ...