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[Withdrawn] Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport single departmental plan - December 2017
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Our single departmental plan sets out our objectives and how we will achieve them.
Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
The Rt Honourable Matt Hancock MP
Permanent Secretary:
DCMS has substantial responsibilities and achieves significant social and economic impact. Our sectors make up more than 14% of the UK economy and our efforts enrich the lives of people across the UK; from providing access to superfast broadband, to boosting social action and building participation in culture, the arts and sport. From its earliest origins as the Department of National Heritage, DCMS has grown to the department it is today. A department that focuses on the UK’s future as a digital, global leader with innovation, technology and creativity at its economic heart - together with the heritage, sporting and cultural assets that make it a great place to live, work and invest.
Our objectives
We have five strategic objectives:
- Global: promote global Britain, demonstrating that the UK is a great place to live, work, visit and invest
- Growth: grow an economy that is creative, innovative and works for everyone
- Digital: make the UK the best digital economy in the world and drive its digital transformation
- Participation: maximise cultural and sporting participation and social action
- Society: support our media, a free press and a shared society
1. Global: promote global Britain, demonstrating that the UK is a great place to live, work, visit and invest
Lead Ministers:
The Rt Honourable Matt Hancock MP, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
Tracey Crouch MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Sport and Civil Society
Lord Ashton of Hyde, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
Michael Ellis MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Arts, Heritage and Tourism
Lead Officials:
Matthew Gould, Director General for Digital and Media Policy
Helen Judge, Director General for Performance and Strategy
1.1 Support DCMS and its sectors through EU Exit, Trade Negotiation and International Work
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Develop a programme plan to clearly capture and manage the department’s EU exit and trade workstreams, and wider international engagement |
| Ensure DCMS sectors maximise the opportunities of EU exit and trade negotiations |
1.2 Support the best of our arts and culture
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Promote and protect cultural property in the UK & overseas |
| Work with our ALBs to ensure the widest possible engagement with the very best arts and culture in order to increase the personal, economic and social benefits at a local and national level through effective policy making and public investment. |
1.3. Market Britain across the world to promote jobs and growth by strengthening cultural exports and promoting inward investments
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Build Britain and Northern Ireland’s presence overseas through seasons of culture, international visits and the GREAT programme |
| Promote cultural exports to increase their value to the UK economy |
| Contribute to the cross-government soft power and prosperity agenda |
1.4. Back the tourism sector
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Ensure that Government and industry are working with common purpose to boost English and UK tourism, including through collaboration on a visitor economy sector deal as part of the Industrial Strategy and the Discover England Fund |
| Ensure the tourism industry is productive and internationally competitive; and that the labour force is sufficient to meet need |
| Make it easier for visitors to explore beyond London |
1.5. Deliver elite sporting success
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Maximise international and domestic sporting success, both in terms of Summer, Winter, Olympic and Paralympic performance, but also performance in elite world or Commonwealth competitions |
1.6. Successfully host major sporting events, to promote the UK on the international stage
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Work with the UK sport and national governing bodies to support the delivery of future major events |
| Assess potential future bids for opportunities for securing high value events |
1.7. Promote British art & culture through the Government Art Collection
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Promote British art and culture and contribute to soft power by displaying works by British artists in diplomatic residences and offices across the globe |
1.8. Deliver ceremonials & First World War Centenary
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Plan commemorative events to mark the last 100 days of the First World War culminating in the Armistice |
| Continue to deliver a programme of national First World War commemorative events |
| Continue to coordinate high profile ceremonial activities such as Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph and the flying of flags for United Nations Day |
Our performance
UK’s soft power rating
| 2017 | 75.72 |
| 2016 | 75.97 |
| 2015 | 75.61 |
Source: Soft Power 30 Report / Release schedule: annual
Overseas’ international visits to the UK (seasonally adjusted) 39,760,000 August 2016 to August 2017
Source: Office for National Statistics/ Release schedule: quarterly
2. Growth: grow an economy that is creative, innovative and works for everyone
Lead Ministers:
Margot James MP, Minister of State for Digital and Creative Industries
Tracey Crouch MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Sport and Civil Society
Lead Officials:
Matthew Gould, Director General for Digital and Media Policy
Helen Judge, Director General for Performance and Strategy
2.1 Ensure the UK’s fastest growing and most creative sectors are open to all and continue to drive our strong economy
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Support industry to develop a sector deal for the creative industries in response to the government’s Industrial Strategy |
| Identify opportunities and deliver a successful exit from the EU for the creative industries |
2.2 Develop a world leading digital economy
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Deliver a Digital Strategy for the UK |
| Maximise opportunities to ensure that the UK’s digital and technology sectors remain strong and at the forefront of international innovation and enterprise |
| Ensure the UK is able to explore and exploit economically and socially beneficial applications of new and emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, as a key pillar of the Industrial Strategy |
2.3. Build an open, transparent, safe and innovative internet where legitimate business thrives
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Work collaboratively across Government, with industry, in schools, and with civil society to improve child online safety |
| Develop a comprehensive Internet Safety Strategy to make the UK the safest place for adults, young people and children to go online |
| Put in place the legislative underpinning for age verification controls for all websites that host sexualised content |
2.4. Build an inclusive economy
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Work to boost resources available to social organisations to achieve their objectives |
| Develop the environment in which people who want to use their money to transform lives can connect with people who can deliver this |
2.5. Promote the functioning of efficient digital and telecoms markets and high levels of consumer protection and confidence
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Work with Ofcom to better engage consumers and reduce unfair practices |
| Monitor developments in telecoms markets to ensure consumers continue to receive choice, value for money and protection from unfair practices |
| Implement measures from the Digital Economy Act, which will support businesses and consumers in accessing high quality, fast, digital services; protect citizens online; and support our creative industries |
2.6. Develop Digital Charter to ensure new technologies work for everyone – all citizens and all businesses
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Create a new Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation to advise the government on how we can enable and ensure ethical, safe and innovative use of data, including AI |
Our performance
Gross value added by the creative industries; GVA contribution (£bn, expressed in current prices) by Creative Industries:
| 2016 | 26.8 |
| 2015 | 25.6 |
Source: DCMS / Release schedule: annual
Total UK spend of features produced in the UK
| 2017 Q1-3 | 1,778.0 |
| 2016 Q1-3 | 1,315.4 |
| 2015 Q1-3 | 1,203.8 |
Source: BFI Research and Statistics Unit / Release schedule: quarterly
3. Digital: make the UK the best digital economy in the world and drive its digital transformation
Lead Ministers:
Margot James MP, Minister of State for Digital and Creative Industries
Michael Ellis MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Arts, Heritage and Tourism
Lead Officials:
Matthew Gould, Director General for Digital and Media Policy
Helen Judge, Director General for Performance and Strategy
3.1 Deliver a world class broadband infrastructure
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Deliver access to superfast broadband (24+Mbps) to 95% of UK premises by the end of 2017 |
| Ensure there is 100% UK basic broadband coverage by continuing to subsidise connections (satellite and wireless in the hardest to reach areas), via the BDUK administered Better Broadband Scheme |
| Implement the broadband Universal Service Obligation, with an ambition of a minimum speed of at least 10Mbps |
3.2 Make the UK one of the safest places in the world to do business in cyberspace
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Ensure we have the right regulatory framework in place to help businesses manage their cyber risks effectively |
| Bring the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Security of Network for information Systems (NIS) directive into UK Law through the the Data Protection Bill |
| Improve the governance and management of internet resources, and promote global adoption of security best practice |
3.3. Promote digital skills and inclusion
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Ensure that we continue to tackle the root causes of digital exclusion and that everyone can increase their digital capability to make the most of the digital world |
| Develop the full range of digital skills that individuals and companies across the country need in an increasingly digital economy, and supporting people to upskill and reskill throughout their working lives |
| Through initiatives such as the Digital Skills Partnership, boost collaboration between the public, private and third sector to tackle the digital skills gap in a co-ordinated and coherent way |
3.4. Enhance the security and resilience of the telecoms sector
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Increase the cyber defences of communications service providers and developing TBEST (a threat-lead cyber assessment programme) |
| Drive awareness of communications service providers personnel security risks through the deployment of a maturity model |
| Identify and protect key critical assets and processes to preempt defined national security scenarios |
3.5 Clear spectrum for mobile broadband
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Release 750MHz of public sector spectrum under 10GHz by 2022 |
| Clear 700MHz spectrum frequency for mobile spectrum use by 2020, including ensuring that cleared spectrum is auctioned in 2019. We will also ensure that appropriate consumer safeguards to mitigate Digital Terrestrial Television signal interference are in place |
| Effectively mitigate 4G mobile interference with Digital Terrestrial Television at 800 MHz until the end of 2018 |
3.6 Build cyber security skills
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Create a self-sustaining pipeline of home-grown talent providing the skills needed to keep the UK economy safe from cyber threats |
3.7 Enable the data economy and protecting data rights
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Maintain uninterrupted data flows between the UK and EU after leaving the EU, thereby delivering the optimal UK data protection regime that safeguards citizens and supports business in the global economy |
| Support the development of a secure means of commercial data transfer between the EU and US via the replacement for Safe Harbor, the EU/US Privacy Shield |
| Using legislation, including the Data Protection Bill, create a modern data protection regime which provides clear responsibilities for organisations on data protection and strengthens individual rights |
3.8 Make the UK a world leader in digitised public collections content and digital culture
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Support the Creative and Cultural sectors to engage more effectively with digital technology to drive audience engagement, innovate and boost the capability of cultural organisations |
| Encourage the culture and tech sectors to work together to develop world-leading digital culture |
3.9 Provide Specialist Technological Expertise
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Continue working with the technology sector to ensure the UK is the best place to invest or start a technology business |
| Provide ministers and key stakeholders with expert advice to enable them to set strategies and policies that benefit the UK and support growth in the tech sector |
| Build on the UK’s position as the number one digital government to attract investment, help other governments and build a strong GovTech sector in the UK |
3.10 Maintain our world class communications infrastructure
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Deliver the 5G strategy and 5G Testbed and Trials programme |
| Improve mobile connectivity for rail passengers working closely with Department for Transport on improving WiFi and mobile phone signal on trains |
Our performance
Percentage of premises covered by superfast broadband (download speed of 30Mbit/s and higher)
| 2016 | 89 |
| 2015 | 83 |
Source: Ofcom / Release schedule: annual
Mobile data services (3G and 4G) geographical area covered (%)
| 2016 | 52 |
| 2015 | 38 |
Source: Ofcom / Release schedule: annual
4.Participation: maximise cultural and sporting participation and social action
Lead Ministers:
Michael Ellis MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Arts, Heritage and Tourism
Margot James MP, Minister of State for Digital and Creative Industries
Tracey Crouch MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Sport and Civil Society
Lead Officials:
Helen Judge, Director General for Performance and Strategy
4.1 Increase participation in arts and culture
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Meet the commitments set out in the 2016 Culture White Paper |
| Support the establishment of The Factory in Manchester |
| Provide free Wi-Fi in public libraries in England |
4.2 Increase participation in engagement with and access to Sport
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Work with a broad range of partners to encourage more people from every background to regularly and meaningfully take part in sport and physical activity, to volunteer in sport and to experience live sport |
4.3 Encourage social action
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Increase resources available to social causes, helping communities to come together and address issues that are important to them |
| Unlock new expertise for public services, improving delivery and reducing ongoing demand |
| Run the Prime Minister’s daily Points of Light award |
4.4 Help young people thrive and give back to their communities
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Support initiatives such as the National Citizen Service and Step Up to Serve’s #iwill campaign |
| Inspire people to help each other and their communities throughout their lives |
4.5 Support the museums and galleries sector
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Ensure that the world-class collections held by the DCMS-sponsored museums are protected and preserved |
| Ensure DCMS-sponsored museums and permanent collections remain free to access |
| Ensure DCMS-sponsored museums work in partnership with the wider sector and that DCMS and its ALBs support the sector on priorities, including strengthening financial resilience |
| Work with the British Museum, the Science Museum and the Victoria & Albert Museum to deliver the Blythe House programme |
4.6 Promote the historic environment so that people can appreciate and enjoy heritage assets
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Sponsor world heritage sites in the UK, using them to promote tourism and soft power |
| Deliver sustainable development and management in the heritage sector |
| Work with Historic England to support the delivery of large infrastructure projects, such as new housing, HS2 and Crossrail |
4.7 Build a sustainable future for public libraries
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Provide free wifi in libraries in England |
| Conduct work to give remote access to e-books without charge in England, while ensuring appropriate compensation for authors in the UK |
4.8 UK City of Culture, Great Exhibition of the North and Legacy Fund
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Deliver the Great Exhibition of the North 2018 in Newcastle, Gateshead |
| Distribute £15m to Northern Local Enterprise Partnerships through the Northern Cultural Regeneration Fund |
4.9 Provide access to the Government Art Collection
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Provide public tours of the Government Art Collection (a minimum of 35 a year) |
| Increase access to the Collection through displaying works on the Government Art Collection’s website |
4.10 Support the Office for Civil Society’s Governance Awards and Programmes
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Manage budgets, headcount and resource across the group to best deliver our strategic priorities |
| Set up the Libor and Tampon Tax grants |
Our performance
Proportion of people that have engaged with the arts in the last year
| Year | % |
|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 77.4 |
| 2015/16 | 76.1 |
| 2014/15 | 76.8 |
Source: Taking Part Survey / Release schedule: annual
Adult population in England who are physically active
60.6% May 2016 to May 2017
Source: Sport England / Release schedule: annual
5. Society: support our media, a free press and a shared society
Lead Ministers:
Margot James MP, Minister of State for Digital and Creative Industries
Tracey Crouch MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Sport and Civil Society
Lead Officials:
Matthew Gould, Director General for Digital and Media Policy
Helen Judge, Director General for Performance and Strategy
5.1 Support a healthy, sustainable and world-leading UK media market
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Ensure Channel 4’s delivery of public value is maximised, including through relocating staff and increasing commissioning outside London |
| Provide business rates relief to local newspapers in England |
| Consider how to take forward actions relating to the Leveson Inquiry |
5.2 Create a strong, independent and distinctive BBC & S4C as part of a dynamic modern media landscape
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Work with the BBC and Ofcom (as the new external regulator for the BBC) to ensure the BBC delivers its Charter obligations |
| Undertake an independent review of S4C to consider its remit, governance structure and funding models |
5.3 Secure a thriving media and creative industry sector
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Work in partnership with industry to improve diversity both on and off screen- better reflecting the nation and communities the media serves |
| Work with broadcasters to support identification of extremist content, restrict its broadcast, and support broadcasters in amplifying mainstream voices |
5.4 Supporting civil society organisations to thrive
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Drive statutory work and ensure the government’s approach to EU Exit adequately considers the civil society sector |
| Catalyse opportunities for the sector through strong partnerships to ensure a sustainable funding mix in the future; developing new opportunities through improving public sector commissioning |
| Support the sector to develop in areas such as leadership and digital skills to ensure sustainability and resilience in the future |
5.5 Promote socially responsible gambling
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Hold a review of gaming machines and social responsibility measures across the gambling industry |
| Work to ensure the continued success of the National Lottery in raising money for good causes |
5.6 Develop DCMS’ focus on policy levers to improve mental health and wellbeing, to maximise their positive impact upon society
| How we will achieve this |
|---|
| Develop policies that will improve mental wellbeing (e.g. social, culture, social action), address the risks around mental ill-health (e.g. gambling, online safety) and which support people living with mental illness (e.g. shared lives, life chances fund) |
Our performance
Problem gambling prevalence
| Year | % of adults problem gamblers in the UK |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 0.7 |
| 2015 | 0.8 |
Source: Gambling commission / Release schedule: annual
Total raised for good causes from society lotteries and the National Lottery
£384.3m July 2017 to September 2017
Source: Gambling commission / Release schedule: quarterly
Our finances
Departmental Expenditure Limit (DEL) - £2 billion
Resource DEL - £1.6 million
Capital DEL – £0.4 billion
Annually Managed Expenditure – £5.3 billion
Control totals included in this document are in line with the latest voted by Parliament in the Main Supply Estimates 2017/18
Source: Main Estimates 2017/18