Written questions

Electronic Arts

Commons · Question 18919 · Tabled 14 Jul 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 16 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Zöe Franklin

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the proposed acquisition of Electronic Arts on the level of employment in the video games sector.

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 16 Jul 2026

As set out in the Creative Industries Sector Plan, the Government is committed to supporting the growth of the UK video games sector. In April this year we launched the £30 million Games Growth Package, doubling funding to invest in UK games businesses, c...