Corporate report

[Withdrawn] Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport single departmental plan 2018

Updated 27 June 2019

This was published under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

This corporate report was withdrawn on 15 July 2021

This publication was withdrawn on 15 July 2021.

It has been replaced by our outcome delivery plan.

Our single departmental plan sets out our objectives and how we will achieve them

Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

The Rt Hon Jeremy Wright MP

Permanent Secretary

Sue Owen

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) is the department of the future. We are responsible for fast growing, forward-looking, strategically important parts of the economy, sectors which make up 14% of GDP, 17% of trade and 25% of UK businesses. Our work protects and promotes local civil society and our cultural and artistic heritage; we are caretakers of many things GDP cannot measure that are nonetheless of enormous social value.

Our great opportunity is to help bring these worlds together. The nexus where digital innovation and creative ability collide will be the heart of the future economy. Our society is defined by local communities; places immeasurably strengthened by civil society, civic institutions and the people, young and old, who contribute to their wellbeing. Britain’s future will be built on a thriving economy and confident society; a solid foundation from which to make bold ventures. DCMS is ideally placed to make this happen.

We have revised our strategic objectives to better prepare us to face the challenges of the future. Our strategic objectives are Global, Growth, Digital Connectivity, Participation and Society, underpinned by a corporate objective: Agile and Efficient. In pursuit of these objectives, we are investing in world class digital infrastructure, delivering the Digital Charter, working to deliver a successful 2022 Commonwealth Games, opening up access to national museums and galleries, supporting our fantastic creative industries and developing a transformative Civil Society Strategy. Our programmes, including the National Citizen Service, will support young people in being active participants in the culture and communities in which they live.

We already have a strong base. Our sectors make up over 14% of the economy and our efforts enrich the lives of people across the UK by providing access to superfast broadband, boosting social action, widening participation in the arts, sport and physical activity and celebrating national success across all three.

While the next few years will bring new challenges, we are ready to maximise the potential of our sectors as we leave the EU and forge new trade deals. Our work will help sustain and enhance a sense of pride and cohesion in communities across the UK, attract people to visit and work with us, help equip young people with the right skills for the future economy, maximise and leverage UK soft-power and contribute to our economic prosperity and social wellbeing.

This Single Departmental Plan sets out how we will deliver the government’s priorities and commitments as we look to the future with confidence. It is a living document, responding to changing requirements - and the work programmes within it are the result of a process of prioritisation to ensure that they are deliverable in 2018/19. As an agile, responsive department we are ready to adjust where circumstances demand and we will update this plan whenever necessary to achieve our goals.

Our objectives

1. Global: Drive international trade, attract investment and promote shared values around the world – promoting the UK as a great place to live, work and visit
2. Growth: Grow an economy that is creative, innovative and works for everyone
3. Digital Connectivity: Continually drive the UK’s connectivity, telecommunications and digital sectors
4. Participation: Maximise social action, and participation in culture, sport and physical activity
5. Society: Make our society safe, fair and informed, online and offline
6. Agile & Efficient: Ensure DCMS is fit for the future with the right skills, culture and connections

1. Global: drive international trade, attract investment and promote shared values around the world – promoting the UK as a great place to live, work and visit

Lead ministers

Margot James MP, Minister of State for Digital and the Creative Industries

Michael Ellis MP, Parliamentary under Secretary of State for Arts, Heritage and Tourism

Mims Davies 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

1.1 Lead the UK’s digital negotiations and engagement with the EU

How we will achieve this
Ensure that the UK government’s negotiation objectives on digital are fully prepared

1.2 Deliver international engagement, trade promotion and inward investment strategies for digital, tech, cultural and creative industries

^{(contributes to SDG 8 and 9)}

How we will achieve this
Deliver an engagement programme on digital and cultural policy with international institutions and countries around the world
Deliver a trade promotion and inward/outward investment strategy for digital trade, tech and creative industries

1.3 Provide global leadership on digital trade

^{(contributes to SDG 9)}

How we will achieve this
Lead the UK’s digital policy in trade negotiations and ensure that the UK government supports DCMS sectors after EU Exit
Drive the UK’s digital trade programme, underpinned by cross-border data flows

1.4 Help to deliver a successful outcome to EU Exit negotiations

How we will achieve this
Ensure that the UK government is fully prepared and coordinated for all EU exit negotiations in DCMS sectors
Lead strategic engagement with EU member states, EU institutions, businesses and opinion formers in support of DCMS negotiation objectives
Lead ongoing business with the EU in DCMS sectors, such that the UK continues to meet its obligations while a full member, maintaining strong relationships with the EU27 and the Commission

1.5 Market Britain across the world to promote jobs and growth by strengthening cultural exports and promoting inward investment

^{(contributes to SDG 8, 9 and 16)}

How we will achieve this
Build Britain’s presence overseas through cultural diplomacy, 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

1.6 Back the tourism sector

^{(contributes to SDG 8)}

How we will achieve this
Work with the tourism sector to increase both domestic and international visitor numbers
Ensure that government and industry are working with common purpose to boost English and UK tourism, including through collaboration on a potential 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

1.7 Use the Government Art Collection to promote the best of our arts, heritage and culture

How we will achieve this
Create displays in ministerial offices and diplomatic buildings across the world and contribute to soft power
Undertake an ongoing programme of conserving, researching and interpreting the collection for current and future generations to appreciate, enjoy and learn

1.8 Deliver elite sporting success

How we will achieve this
Work to ensure success for Team GB and Paralympics GB in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, via UK Sport funding to athletes and their teams through their national governing bodies
Implement both the Review of Criminalisation of Doping in Sport and the Tailored Review of UK Anti-Doping

1.9 Successfully host major sporting events, to promote the UK on the international stage

How we will achieve this
Continue to work with UK Sport and others on the successful delivery of a number of major events, including the Union Cycliste Internationale Road World Championships in 2019 and the Rugby League World Cup in 2021

1.10 Deliver a successful and safe Commonwealth Games 2022

How we will achieve this
Deliver the Games as a partnership between the UK government, Birmingham, and an Organising Committee, working alongside Commonwealth Games England and the Commonwealth Games Federation
Establish and sponsor the Organising Committee for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, coordinating activities to secure benefits for the West Midlands and beyond, including opportunities around international trade and tourism
Coordinate the government’s role in delivering the Games, including leading on areas relating to the delivery of the Games

1.11 Enable the data economy and protecting data rights: delivering domestic, European and international data protection policy

^{(contributes to SDG 9)}

How we will achieve this
Work to continue uninterrupted data flows between the UK and EU after leaving the EU; delivering the optimal UK data protection regime
Continue to build on the culture of data confidence and trust, safeguarding citizens and supporting business in the global economy
Use legislation, including the Data Protection Bill, to create a modern data protection regime that provides clear responsibilities for organisations on data protection and strengthens individual rights
Ensure our data protection regime continues to support business innovation, scientific progress, and freedom of speech, and adapts to changes in technology and society

1.12 Promote the UK approach to a free and open internet and defend UK public policy interests in international discussions and negotiations

^{(contributes to SDG 9)}

How we will achieve this
Build a positive UK narrative for the International Telecommunication Union Plenipotentiary Conference to secure a successful outcome to the negotiations
Influence the outcome of negotiations on digital and internet policy to ensure they reflect UK public policy in a variety of multilateral fora
Convene regular cross-industry stakeholder consultation groups, notably through the Multistakeholder Advisory Group on Internet Governance

Our performance

International tourism visits (provisional) 38.8 million 2017

Source: Office for National Statistics; release schedule: annual

Total expenditure by overseas residents £22.5 billion 2016

Source: Office for National Statistics; release schedule: annual

Expenditure outside London by overseas residents £10.1 billion 2016

Source: Office for National Statistics; release schedule: annual

Trade

DCMS sectors exported £38.2 billion worth of services to the rest of the world in 2015, an increase of 42.4% from £26.8 billion in 2010. Meanwhile, exports of goods by DCMS sectors amounted to £27.3 billion, an increase of 1.4% from £26.9 billion in 2010

Source: DCMS Economic Estimates; release schedule: annual

2. Growth: grow an economy that is creative, innovative and works for everyone

Lead ministers

Margot James MP, Minister of State for Digital and the 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

Matthew Gould, Director General for Digital and Media Policy

2.1 Build an inclusive economy in partnership with business and the finance sector

^{(contributes to SDG 9,10 and 11)}

How we will achieve this
Develop enterprising solutions to social challenges in partnership with the finance, responsible business and social enterprise sectors
Expand the dormant assets scheme, and direct funds to high-impact social programmes
Increase the number of successful public service mutuals, and increase the amount of capital devoted to achieving positive social impact, particularly in areas of government priority

2.2 Develop a world leading digital economy

^{(contributes to SDG 8 and 9)}

How we will achieve this
Contribute fully to a thriving, productive, and growing economy by delivering a world-leading digital economy that works for everyone
Continue to evolve the UK’s Digital Strategy and deliver on its commitments, ensuring the UK continues to be recognised as an attractive location for digital and tech sector businesses
Establish a new international Tech Hub network to deliver overseas development objectives, supporting the UK tech sector to succeed in overseas markets, and deliver targeted and effective trade and investment promotion activities

2.3 Develop the Digital Charter: a rolling programme of work to make the UK both the safest place to be online and the best place to start and grow a digital business

^{(contributes to SDG 8 and 9)}

How we will achieve this
Develop policies and actions that will make the UK the safest and fairest place to be online, and drive innovation and growth across the economy
Work with industry, civil society, the wider public and like-minded countries to build consensus behind our approach

2.4 Establish the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation

^{(contributes to SDG 9)}

How we will achieve this
Ensure we have a governance regime that fully supports both ethical and innovative uses of data technologies
Engage with industry, regulators, civil society and the public to understand concerns and needs

2.5 Support the economic success of the Creative Industries

^{(contributes to SDG 8 and 10)}

How we will achieve this
Implement the Creative Industries sector deal
Provide targeted interventions to support a thriving creative industries sector and unlock growth
Work with OGDs and their agencies to secure our aims for the creative industries, including protecting intellectual property

2.6 Promote the functioning of efficient telecoms markets and high levels of consumer protection and confidence

^{(contributes to SDG 9)}

How we will achieve this
Generate consumer trust, provide transparency, and ensure individuals have access to all the information they need to take informed decisions within our world class connectivity infrastructure
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

2.7 Promote measures to crack down on unacceptable behaviour in the secondary ticketing market

How we will achieve this
Work to implement provision S.105 (assigns a unique ticket number) and S.106 (criminalising automated bulk buying) of the Digital Economy Act 2017
Continue to work with the ticketing industry, regulatory bodies, and online platforms to crack down on unacceptable behaviour in the ticketing market

2.8 Increase cyber security economic growth

^{(contributes to SDG 8 and 9)}

How we will achieve this
Build confidence in our future cyber security through partnerships with industry and academia, which will provide for a sustainable cyber economy and ecosystem
Embed a secure by design way of working into wider strategic growth interventions that industry can adopt and emulate

2.9 Make the UK one of the safest places in the world to do business in cyberspace

^{(contributes to SDG 8 and 9)}

How we will achieve this
Ensure we have the right regulatory framework in place to help businesses manage their cyber risk effectively, including using the Data Protection Bill, to bring the General Data Protection Regulation and security of Network and information Systems directive into UK law
Support the UK in being a global leader in telecoms security and resilience, ensuring safe and reliable telecoms services for the UK public
Ensure we have the right regulatory framework in place to help businesses manage their cyber risks effectively

2.10 Promote digital skills and inclusion

^{(contributes to SDG 4, 8 and 9)}

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
Support policies and actions which develop the full range of digital skills that individuals and companies across the country need and support people to develop new skills and re-skill throughout their working lives
Through initiatives such as the Digital Skills Partnership, boost collaborations between the public, private and third sector, to tackle the digital skills gap in a co-ordinated and coherent way

2.11 Work to build an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data-driven economy

^{(contributes to SDG 8 and 9)}

How we will achieve this
Implement the AI Sector Deal: promote the development and adoption of AI in the UK, drawing on the recommendations of the 2017 independent AI review, ‘Growing the AI industry in the UK’
Meet the “grand challenge” of AI identified in the Industrial Strategy White Paper by maximising its economic and societal benefits across the country
Work with industry on improving data and AI skills; access to and availability of data; and adoption of AI across the economy

2.12 Strengthen the data economy and maximising the benefits from government’s own data

^{(contributes to SDG 8 and 9)}

How we will achieve this
Put building blocks in place to establish and develop a successful data economy; examples include: developing skills, legal frameworks, and governance to ensure ethical and responsible use of data, whilst maintaining public confidence and trust
Continue work to improve the use of data by government in public services; and the wider value derived from government’s own data
Take forward a new programme of work to strengthen the data economy and government’s overarching data strategy

Our performance

GVA contribution from DCMS sectors 14.2% of UK GVA

Source: DCMS Economic Estimates; release schedule: annual

GVA contribution by DCMS sector, (£billions)

Sector	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016 (provisional)
Civil Society (Non-market charities)	19.3	19.6	16.1	18.7	19.8	21.3	20.9
Creative Industries	63.4	67.2	70.7	74.9	80	85.3	91.8
Cultural Sector	21.1	21.7	22.6	23.3	24.5	25.6	26.8
Digital Sector	94.5	99.6	101.7	106.8	108.4	110.2	116.5
Gambling	8.4	9.3	9.9	10	10.4	11.1	10.6
Sport	7	7.4	7.9	7.5	7.8	8.6	9
Telecoms	24.7	25.5	26	28.1	30	30.4	30
Tourism	49.2	53.9	57.3	59	60.4	64.6	66.1
All DCMS sectors	192.7	205.2	209.9	220.8	227.5	239.8	248.5

Source: DCMS Economic Estimates; release schedule: annual

Employment 5.2 million jobs in DCMS sectors in 2016

Source: DCMS Economic Estimates; release schedule: annual.

There were 5.2 million jobs in DCMS sectors in 2016, a 11.3% increase since 2011 (4.7 million jobs in 2011).

3. Digital connectivity: continually drive the UK’s connectivity, telecommunications and digital sectors

Lead minister

Margot James MP, Minister of State for Digital and Creative Industries

Lead official

Matthew Gould, Director General for Digital and Media Policy

3.1 Deliver a world class broadband infrastructure

^{(contributes to SDG 9)}

How we will achieve this
Stimulate the market through promotion of Local Full Fibre Networks - using public sector assets to drive supply and gigabit broadband voucher to drive demand
Ensure there is 100% UK basic broadband coverage by continuing to subsidise connections (satellite and wireless in the hardest to reach areas), via the Broadband Delivery UK administered Better Broadband Scheme
Implement the broadband Universal Service Obligation, with a minimum speed of at least 10Mbps
Undertake a review of future telecoms infrastructure to create the market and policy conditions for the widespread roll out of full fibre networks and 5G, at pace

3.2 Maintain a world class communications infrastructure and creating value from the release of radio spectrum

^{(contributes to SDG 9)}

How we will achieve this
Deliver high quality, consistent, mobile coverage where people and businesses live, work and travel in the UK
Release 750MHz of public sector spectrum under 10GHz by 2022
Effectively mitigate 4G mobile interference with Digital Terrestrial Television at 800 MHz until the end of 2018
Improve mobile connectivity for rail passengers working closely with Department for Transport on improving WiFi and mobile phone signal on trains

3.3 Clear the 700 MHz spectrum for mobile broadband use

^{(contributes to SDG 9)}

How we will achieve this
Clear the 700 MHz spectrum by May 2020, ensuring affected TV viewers are given appropriate support to avoid loss of service
Provide a Help Scheme for the Programme Makers and Special Events (PMSE) sector to compensate for the loss of spectrum - supporting the departmental objective of improved mobile connectivity

3.4 Make the UK a world-leader in 5G

^{(contributes to SDG 9)}

How we will achieve this
Continue our national programme of coordinated 5G Testbeds & Trials
Foster the development of the UK’s 5G ecosystem to ensure that the UK and UK businesses are well placed to maximise the benefits of 5G
Establish the conditions under which 5G networks and services can be deployed in a timely way to drive efficiency and productivity
Create new opportunities for UK businesses at home and abroad and encourage inward investment

3.5 Stimulate delivery of Local Full Fibre Networks

^{(contributes to SDG 9)}

How we will achieve this
Deliver a new national programme to incentivise and accelerate commercial investment in full fibre broadband networks, by harnessing public sector demand and stimulating private sector demand to reduce financial risk for investors
Ensure the programme drives investment in future-proofing broadband connectivity - a major step towards achieving the government’s vision for full fibre broadband as the future of UK digital infrastructure, supporting future 5G capabilities
The DCMS “barrier busting” team will work with the telecoms industry, local authorities, government departments, and relevant industry bodies to remove barriers to deploying more fibre

3.6 Enhance the security and resilience of the telecoms sector

^{(contributes to SDG 9)}

How we will achieve this
Improve the cyber defences of communications service providers by developing a threat-led cyber assessment programme
Drive awareness of communications service providers personnel security risks through the deployment of a maturity model
Review and protect key critical assets and processes to pre-empt defined national security scenarios

Our performance

Percentage of premises with access to superfast broadband (24mbps)

• May 2018	95.2%
  May 2017	93%
  May 2016	90.5%

Source: Think Broadband; release schedule: monthly

Percentage of UK premises with indoor mobile call coverage from all operators

• 2017	90%
  2016	85%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations Report; release schedule: annual

Percentage of UK Geographic area covered by all operators for 4G services

• June 2017	43%
  June 2016	21%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations Report; release schedule: annual

Percentage of UK indoor premises with 4G coverage from all operators

• June 2017	58%
  June 2016	40%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations Report; release schedule: annual

4. Participation: maximise social action, and participation in culture, sport and physical activity

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

Michael Ellis MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Arts, Heritage and Tourism

Lord Ashton of Hyde, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State

Lead official

Helen Judge, Director General for Performance and Strategy

4.1 Increase participation in arts and culture and deliver the digital culture project

^{(contributes to SDG 3 and 11)}

How we will achieve this
Continue to deliver on the 2016 Culture White Paper, ensuring everyone enjoys the opportunities culture offers no matter where they start in life
Implement the commitments set out in the Culture is Digital report to extend the reach, innovation and resilience of the cultural sector
Ensure that the riches of our culture benefit communities across the country, and that the power of culture increases our international standing, including by supporting cultural investment, resilience, and reform
Support the establishment of The Factory in Manchester, Sadler’s Wells East in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and a new concert hall in Edinburgh

4.2 Increase participation in, engagement with and access to sport and physical activity

^{(contributes to SDG 3 and 11)}

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
Continue to work, with Sport England in particular, on our cross-government Sporting Future strategy
Consider the government’s position in relation to standing at football, working with the Sports Grounds Safety Authority and others, and taking account of the best available evidence

4.3 Build a sustainable future for libraries

^{(contributes to SDG 4)}

How we will achieve this
Continue to support public library services across England to build a sustainable future for libraries, including through the Libraries Taskforce, Arts Council and British Library
Support public libraries to provide access to e-books without charge, while ensuring appropriate compensation for authors

4.4 Increase access to the Government Art Collection

^{(contributes to SDG 4)}

How we will achieve this
Create opportunities to engage a diverse audience with British art by displaying works from the collection in Government buildings in the UK and abroad and contributing to soft power
Continue to extend the public engagement programme in the UK with guided tours, and displays, and through the website
Loaning works of art to public exhibitions in the UK and abroad

4.5 UK City of Culture, Great Exhibition of the North and Northern Cultural Regeneration Fund

^{(contributes to SDG 10 and 11)}

How we will achieve this
Continue to develop the role of culture in place-making and economic growth, including through delivery of the Great Exhibition of the North in Newcastle and Gateshead
Secure a legacy from the Great Exhibition of the North through the Northern Cultural Regeneration Fund, and support Coventry as the UK City of Culture 2021

4.6 Protect, preserve and promote museums, cultural property, and the art market for the enjoyment and learning of audiences

How we will achieve this
Ensure that the world-class collections held by the DCMS-sponsored museums are protected and preserved and that DCMS-sponsored museums and permanent collections remain free to access
Work with the British Museum, the Science Museum and the Victoria & Albert Museum to deliver the Blythe House programme
Ensure the most important cultural objects can be acquired or loaned and put on display by public institutions for the benefit of the nation
Lead the government’s relationship with the UK art market which is the second largest globally

4.7 Support the best of our arts and culture and promoting its role in delivering positive social outcomes for communities and individuals around England

^{(contributes to SDG 11)}

How we will achieve this
Work closely with our Arms Length Bodies to ensure the widest possible engagement with the very best of arts and culture, increasing the personal, economic, and social benefits at a local and national level through effective policy making and public investment
Deliver the Cultural Development Fund between 2018 and 2020, supporting towns and cities to develop transformative, creative and culture-led economic growth

4.8 Promote and protect the historic environment so that future generations can appreciate and enjoy heritage assets

^{(contributes to SDG 11)}

How we will achieve this
Protect our historic built environment through the statutory protection system
Sponsor world heritage sites in the UK, using them to promote tourism and soft power
Deliver sustainable development and management in the heritage sector

4.9 Support people of all ages to thrive and give back to their communities

^{(contributes to SDG 10 and 11)}

How we will achieve this
Help tackle loneliness in England by publishing a cross-government strategy, developing indicators with ONS and launching an innovation grant fund
Support a range of interventions that help young people and adults of all ages to develop skills for the future economy and to be active participants in their communities
Transition the National Citizen Service to a Royal Charter Body with clearer accountability and a stronger focus on value for money so young people can continue to benefit from the programme

4.10 Support transition from Blythe House to alternative sites for national museum collections

How we will achieve this
Support museums to move from Blythe House and preserve, protect, and improve public access to the national museum collections currently stored there

4.11 Deliver ceremonial and commemorative activities

How we will achieve this
Continue to deliver a programme of national First World War commemorative events
Deliver an appropriate dedication event for the new Memorial to British Victims of Overseas Terrorism
Coordinate high profile ceremonial activities such as Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph

4.12 Make public appointments that represent diverse sectors and communities

^{(contributes to SDG 5, 10 and 11)}

How we will achieve this
Ensure public appointments to the Boards of Public Bodies are representative of the diverse sectors and communities they serve
Ensure that Public Bodies comprise skilled and experienced individuals that lead and provide good governance

Our performance

Percentage of adults engaging in arts, heritage, libraries, museums, and galleries;

% of adults (16+) in England	2016/17	2015/16	2014/15
Engaged with arts	77.4	76.1	76.8
Visited a heritage site	74.2	73.2	72.6
Visited a museum or gallery	52.3	52.5	52
Visited a public library	34	33.4	34.5

Source: Taking Part Survey; release schedule: annual

Visitors to DCMS-sponsored museums and galleries

Year	Visitors (millions)
2017/2018 (provisional)	46.6
2016/17	47.3
2015/16	47.7

Source: Monthly Museum visitor figures; release schedule: monthly

Subjective wellbeing

	2016	2015	2014
Happiness	7.5	7.5	7.4
Life satisfaction	7.7	7.7	7.6
Worthwhile	7.9	7.8	7.8
Anxious	2.9	2.9	2.9

For happiness, life satisfaction and worthwhile 0 is negative and 10 is positive. For anxiety 0 is positive and 10 is negative.

Source: ONS; release schedule: quarterly

Number of National Citizen Service Participants; 99,179 in 2017

Source: Parliament.uk

Percentage of adults who are physically active;

Year	% Adults (16+) Who are physically active
2016/17	61.8
2015/16	62.1

Source: Active Lives Survey; release schedule: annual

Awareness and support for First World War centenary activities.

	2016/17	2015/16
Percentage aware of activities	53	55
Percentage in support of activities	74	77

Source: Taking Part Survey; release schedule: quarterly

5. Society: make our society safe, fair and informed, online and offline

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

Helen Judge, Director General for Performance and Strategy

Matthew Gould, Director General for Digital and Media Policy

5.1 Support a healthy, sustainable and world-leading UK media market

How we will achieve this
Defend a free media, including protecting appropriate journalistic freedoms in legislation
Ensure the ongoing sustainability of business models for high quality news media online; and safeguard the plurality of the media market, supporting the Secretary of State in his quasi-judicial role assessing media mergers

5.2 Ensure a strong, independent and distinctive public service broadcasting system as part of a dynamic modern media landscape

How we will achieve this
Continue to support the Public Service Broadcasting system (BBC, ITV, STV, UTV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and S4C) and encourage it to provide for the UK as a whole - including through Channel 4 relocating staff and spending more on programmes out of London
Maintain oversight of the BBC’s delivery of reforms agreed as part of the new Charter, including the role of Ofcom as the new regulator, and piloting the new contestable fund, which the government committed to in May 2016. We will develop a business case and publish a policy statement later in 2018 setting out how the fund will operate

5.3 Promote the social contribution of the creative industries, and managing harms

^{(contributes to SDG 11)}

How we will achieve this
Ensure that industry is playing an active role in supporting the government’s social responsibility agenda
Intervene to reduce social harms to audiences that receive creative content and services
Promote diversity and tackle under representation in the creative industries

5.4 Support civil society organisations to thrive

^{(contributes to SDG 11)}

How we will achieve this
Develop an ambitious Civil Society Strategy
Supporting civil society to thrive so that it can contribute to making economically and socially successful places across the country
Enable a strong regulatory landscape through the Charity Commission and Fundraising Regulator

5.5 Ensure that commercial gambling is socially responsible

^{(contributes to SDG 3)}

How we will achieve this
Balance the potential for economic growth, what is good for British racing and the need to protect communities and vulnerable people
Ensure effective regulation of the gambling industry, including the rapidly developing online sector
Promote social responsibility within the gambling industry

5.6 Enable the National Lottery and other lotteries to thrive

^{(contributes to SDG 3)}

How we will achieve this
Ensure that the National Lottery and society lotteries are able to continue to generate returns to good causes, while minimising risks of harm to players
Work with the Gambling Commission to prepare for the 4th Licence Competition to ensure it delivers a sustainable and successful future for the National Lottery

5.7 Maintain a safe and open internet to make the UK the safest place in the world to be online

^{(contributes to SDG 9)}

How we will achieve this
Work across government and with industry we will ensure measures are in place to ensure citizens are safe when online
Implement child protection measures through the Digital Economy Act, including age verification for online pornography, and leading the UK’s domestic strategy for dealing with fake news and disinformation
Implement the Internet Safety Strategy to make online environments safer for all users, including support for children, parents and carers

5.8 Honour individuals and organisations that make exceptional contributions to society

^{(contributes to SDG 11)}

How we will achieve this
Lead the DCMS honours and awards process, including ownership and delivery of Arts, Media, and Sports honours lists
Deliver the annual Queens Award for Voluntary Services - MBEs for voluntary groups, which is awarded by HM The Queen and input into the Economy and Community, Voluntary and Local Services Honours list twice a year

Our performance

Satisfaction with Public Service Broadcasting

	2015	2016	2017
Satisfied with PSB broadcasting	73%	78%	75%
Very satisfied	20%	24%	22%

6. Agile and efficient: ensure DCMS is fit for the future with the right skills, culture and connections

Lead official

Helen Judge, Director General for Performance and Strategy

6.1 Ensure DCMS is fit for the future with the right diversity, skills, culture and connections

How we will achieve this
Engage our people to further embed our vision and values, roll out smarter working, improve our induction processes and review our organisational design and explore options for establishing a presence outside London
Drive the combined contribution of our resilient and innovative DCMS ALBs to deliver our objectives
Provide effective finance, commercial, HR, corporate strategy, analysis, news and communications functions, a strong project delivery profession, ministerial support, devolution capability and ensure DCMS receives high quality legal advice

Our performance

DCMS Civil Service People Survey employee engagement index

Year	DCMS Employee engagement index (%)
2015	66
2016	69
2017	69

Source: Civil Service People Survey; release schedule: annual

Our equality objectives

We have set objectives to help us advance equality.

• Continue to be an inclusive employer, representing the diversity of modern Britain and providing equality for all, to bring insights and innovation to decision making
• Ensure all HR policy development considers Public Sector Equality Duty impacts, benchmarking ourselves against best practice and maintaining our close ties with relevant external bodies
• Consider diversity impacts when taking decisions on pay, and continue to use recruitment processes that are fair and open
• Support and promote the work of DCMS Networks, alongside our senior team diversity champions

Our finances

Departmental Expenditure Limit (DEL): £2.3 billion

Resource DEL (including depreciation): £1.7 billion

Capital DEL: £0.6 billion

Annually Managed Expenditure (AME): £4.9 billion

Control totals included in this document are in line with those presented in the Main Supply Estimates 2018/19. Any changes arising from the Parliamentary approval process will be reflected in due course.

Source: Main Supply Estimates 2018/19

An additional £26.2m has been allocated to DCMS to support preparations for exiting the EU. This was announced alongside the Spring Statement 2018 and will be confirmed through the Supplementary Estimates 2018/19.

Our people

As at 31 December 2017, DCMS had 800 full-time equivalent employees, not including its agencies.

Source: ONS Public sector employment data; release schedule: quarterly

How we contribute to cross-government priorities

We work across government on cross-cutting issues, including:

• Digital
• Industrial Strategy
• Mental health
• Rough sleeping and homelessness reduction
• Race disparity