Source · Select Committees · Culture, Media and Sport Committee

Recommendation 24

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The Government should use a lighter touch with VisitBritain regarding operational decisions and campaign messaging.

Recommendation
The Government should use a lighter touch with VisitBritain regarding operational decisions and campaign messaging. Any feedback should be considered as advisory only and given to VisitBritain within one month.
Government Response Summary
The Government Communication Service (GCS) in the Cabinet Office has already reduced the approval requirements for government marketing materials.
Paragraph Reference: 92
Government Response Accepted
HM Government Accepted
The Government Communication Service (GCS) in the Cabinet Office has reduced the approval requirements for government marketing materials. Only new master creative for major government campaigns is submitted to GCS for approval, with any feedback provided promptly and within seven days.