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Video Games: Internet

Commons · Question 19070 · Tabled 15 Jul 2026 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 7 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Alex Sobel

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions her Department has had with the online gaming industry on its impact on the economy.

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 7 Sep 2026

This Government is committed to supporting the growth of the UK’s video games sector which brings economic, cultural and social benefits across the UK. DCMS estimates the UK video games sector generated £4.4bn in GVA in 2024, a 5.1% increase from 2023 whe...