MPs asked how UNESCO sites can secure support when central government does not usually fund them directly; Ian Murray pointed to bodies such as the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England, and agreed to meetings on Cromford Mills’ £1.2m funding gap and east Kent’s bid for world heritage status.

Lisa Nandy said the creative industries are a priority in the Government’s industrial strategy and grew 3.1% last quarter, while MPs challenged her on late payments to freelancers and support for small music venues; she promised a meeting with officials and said a new Creative Freelance Champion will be named soon.

MPs challenged Lisa Nandy over planned BBC cuts, including Radio 4’s The World Tonight, and the loss of 300,000 licence fee payers; she said the charter review would seek a properly funded, not smaller, BBC, with a White Paper due later this year.

MPs questioned whether the Government’s temporary VAT cut for attractions is enough to support tourism businesses, as Conservatives argued higher taxes could deter visitors; the Minister said the sector was being backed and committed only to increasing visitor numbers, without recommitting to the 50 million international visitors target by 2030.

DCMS questions focused on the future of public service broadcasting, protection for creators from AI scraping, and funding for local sport and culture; Lisa Nandy said the BBC charter review would address long-term funding, ruled out a streaming levy and general taxation, and promised to raise Channel 4 abuse allegations again next week.

MPs pressed the Church of England on how rural parishes will hear about the £92m Places of Worship Renewal Fund, while a Scottish MP challenged why the new England-only grant scheme replaced a UK-wide VAT rebate; the Church said applications are being promoted through dioceses, but any change to eligibility is for ministers.

MPs said holiday lets and second homes are reducing housing for local people in places such as Whitby and South Devon, but the housing minister said the Government is only still considering extra council powers and could not promise new legislation; a national register is due from the culture department “as soon as possible”.

MPs welcomed the return of the Commonwealth Games to Glasgow, but pressed on the loss of free-to-air live coverage, disruption around venues such as George Square and Scotstoun, and whether the event will leave a real legacy for grassroots sport, young people and local communities. Ministers said the UK Government helped secure the Games and that the smaller, more sustainable model will bring sporting, economic and social benefits, while also condemning racism and violence in Glasgow after disorder near the city centre and mosque.