Written questions

Computer Games: Regulation

Commons · Question 58884 · Tabled 10 Jun 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 18 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Freddie van Mierlo

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions he has had with Ofcom on the regulation of gaming companies under the Online Safety Act 2023.

Answer

Answered by Feryal Clark, 18 Jun 2025

The Government engages regularly with Ofcom to discuss implementation of the Online Safety Act.Game services are in scope of the Online Safety Act if they allow users to post content online or to interact with each other. The Act requires all user-to-user...