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Video Games and Films: Classification

Volume 473: debated on Monday 10 March 2008

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will bring forward legislative proposals to strengthen the regime for classification of violent video games and films. (192301)

The Prime Minister has asked Dr. Tanya Byron to carry out a review to assess the effectiveness and adequacy of the existing measures that help prevent children from being exposed to harmful or inappropriate material in video games and on the internet. We expect her final report later this month which may include recommendations for improvements or additional action. Once we have received the report, we will consider whether further action is necessary.