UK politicians rally behind games industry
New group to look at issues for business
A cross-section of British politicians have joined together to form the 'All-Party Parliamentary Group to focus on UK's Computer and Video Games Industry.'
Industry pressure group Tiga are credited with forming the group, that will be chaired by Labour MP Bill Olner, and vice chaired by Lord David Puttnam, as well as Conservative MPs John Whittingdale and Philip Davies.
"All-Party Groups can be a highly effective vehicle to raise and discuss issues amongst interested Parliamentarians," offered Labour's Olner.
"I congratulate Tiga for showing leadership in instigating the creation of Westminster's first All Party Parliamentary Group for the Computer and Video Games Industry, and for providing its secretariat. The entire All Party Parliamentary Group is looking forward to working with Tiga in discussing issues crucial to the video games industry."
The significance of the games industry to UK business has been discussed in parliament of late - as have issues such as censorship, too. Some British firms are after tax breaks, with Tiga backing such claims. We'll bring you more on this group's activities as we get it.
