Written questions

Streaming: Regulation

Commons · Question 11133 · Tabled 18 Jun 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 22 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what estimate she has made of the number of streaming services that are expected to fall within the scope of the new regulatory framework; and what estimate she has made of the cost to those serv

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 22 Jun 2026

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport and Ofcom engage regularly on a wide range of policy matters. On 10 March 2026 the Government laid the On-demand Programme Services (Tier 1 Services) Regulations 2026. These regulations designate video-on-demand...