Department for Culture Media and Sport
publication scheme
What is a Publication Scheme?
The term 'publication' refers to information that is available to the public in a variety of formats: for example paper or electronic online based reports or via the Department's web pages. The Publication Scheme specifies the following:
- The classes of information that we publish or intend to publish
- The manner in which information in each class is or is intended to be published
- Whether the information is, or is intended to be, available free of charge or on payment
Publication Scheme Formats
As well as being available on our website, we can, on request, provide the Scheme in a number of formats including Braille, large print copies and, to a lesser extent in, other languages. Please contact the Head of Information Management Projects with your specific requirements.
A full copy of the DCMS Publication Scheme is now available to download online:
DCMS Publication Scheme PDF (130kb)
What does the Scheme cover?
The Scheme provides information on all aspects of the work of the Department and its internal structures and procedures. The information includes details of the way the Department is organised, its internal procedures, the services it provides, as well as information on policy such as key speeches by Ministers or Senior Officials.
The Scheme does not cover the Publication Schemes of the DCMS sponsored bodies. Information about these may be obtained from the individual organisations (see below 'Related Publication Schemes'.)
What are the charges?
Our aim is to make as much information as possible available free of charge.
At present there will be no charge for information available on our website. Published documents, for example legislation, will have links to the appropriate web site where a charge may be made. Where a charge is applicable this will be indicated with a pound sign "£".
A paper copy of the information contained on our website (including paper copies of reports available in electronic form) is available on request (see 'How to Contact Us'.)
Classes of information
To make the publication scheme readily accessible we have organised the information into a number of classes. A description of the classes is provided below. Information falling into these classes will be retained in line with DCMS's retention policy.
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Business Management
Here you will find information on how the Department is structured and run. This section also includes information about the Department's relationship with the Non Departmental Public Bodies it sponsors. Topics within this class are:
- Departmental Structure
- The Management Board
- Finance and Audit Subcommittee
- Financial Information
- Relationships with Others
- NDPB Funding Agreements
- Quinquennial reviews
Staff Guidance
Here you will find documents produced for the internal guidance of staff on the Department's policies including terms and conditions of employment. Topics within this class are:
- Staff Guidance
- Acceptable Use Policy (E-mail and Internet)
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Diversity Policy
Departmental Operations
Here you will find information about the work of the Department. Topics within this class are:
- The Government Art Collection
- Desk Instructions within operational areas
- Procurement details
Communications
Here you will find details of various publications within the Department. Topics within this class are:
- Speeches by Ministers and Senior Officials
- Press notices
- Publications
- Consultation exercises
- Research and statistics
Parliamentary
Here you will find details of information held in Parliamentary Libraries.
Legislative Framework
Here you will find links to legislation that forms part of Departmental business along with any other relevant legislation.
Complaints and Feedback
If you wish to comment or complain about our Publication Scheme please let us know. We welcome suggestions for new classes of information that could be included. Please contact the Head of Information Management Projects.
Related Publication Schemes
The classes of information being made available by the Department relate to the core functions of DCMS. The Department also sponsors many statutory bodies that are required to produce their own publication schemes. Details of these can be obtained by contacting the respective Non Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs), advisory bodies and public corporations.
How to Contact Us
The information being made available under the 'Publication Scheme' can be obtained from our website or by writing to the:
Head of Information Management Projects
Information Management Unit
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
2-4 Cockspur Street
London
SW1Y 5DH
Email: FOI@culture.gsi.gov.uk
Telephone: 020-7211-2024
Fax: 020-7211-2220
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