Julie Hilling – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Culture Media and Sport

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Julie Hilling on 2014-04-28.

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, when he plans to take steps to bring music video ratings into line with BBFC standards.

Mr Edward Vaizey

Parents tell us they want age ratings on music videos which are unsuitable for younger children.

We recently consulted on legislation to introduce BBFC age ratings for music DVDs unsuitable for children under 12. We expect to introduce the legislation to Parliament within the coming months and will bring the new age rating requirements into force as soon as possible.

I also welcome the commitment the music industry has made to pilot BBFC age ratings for online music videos.