Source · Select Committees · Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Recommendation 23
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The lack of workforce data collected and shared by streaming services in the UK is...
Recommendation
The lack of workforce data collected and shared by streaming services in the UK is of great concern. The Government must ensure that regulators have access to top line data, in line with that provided by traditional broadcasters, to enable accurate 54 The future of public service broadcasting analysis of diversity and equal opportunities within the industry. We recommend that a requirement to provide data, including a breakdown by gender, race or ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and socio-economic background should be included in the new primary legislation we have called for to replace the Communications Act 2003.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The media plays a vital role in UK society and therefore has an important responsibility to reflect 21st Century Britain. The Government is committed to supporting the sector to ensure it is representative of the country in which we live and a place where people from all backgrounds can achieve. Under the Communications Act 2003, Ofcom has a duty to promote equality of opportunity in relation to employment and training in the broadcasting sector and has powers to ask broadcasters to provide information about their equal opportunities policies and the make-up of their workforce. The Equality Act provides a framework for reporting by public authorities. Different rules apply for private and voluntary sector organisations. In that light, the Government does not propose to amend the statutory framework, given the need to balance the burden of regulation on enterprise, including small and medium-sized firms.