Media Oversight: Transfer of Responsibilities

Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury Excerpts

Thursday 5th July 2012 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Garden of Frognal]

I would sincerely hope so, my Lords. Social responsibility is written into all government policies across all departments, and DCMS is certainly involved in that.

[Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury]

My Lords, DCMS is a small department that punches way above its weight. Indeed, the creative industries are the fastest growing sector in the economy. Does the Minister agree that, as broadcasting is a key factor in this part of the economy, it and all things pertaining to it should remain within the DCMS?