House of Commons · General Debate

Gaming Hardware (Automated Purchase and Resale)

24 March 2021 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Douglas Chapman SNP Cumbernauld and Kilsyth

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At a glance

Douglas Chapman raised concerns about gaming hardware (automated purchase and resale) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

Concerns raised about prohibiting automated purchase and resale of games consoles and computer components due to consumer unfairness from scalping.
Existing consumer protection measures are deemed inadequate for addressing the issue of bot attacks on gaming hardware sales.
Parallels are drawn with legislation against ticket touting to illustrate the need for similar measures to protect consumers in the gaming hardware market.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Douglas Chapman SNP Cumbernauld and Kilsyth

Moves to prohibit the automated purchase and resale of games consoles and computer components, highlighting unfairness to consumers caused by scalping through bot attacks. Emphasises the need for legislation as existing consumer protection measures are inadequate. Mentions parallels with ticket touting legislation.

Other contributors (1)

Douglas Chapman SNP Cumbernauld and Kilsyth

Highlights how scalping affects consumers, retailers, and the games industry negatively through bot attacks that create artificial shortages. Proposes similar legislation to prohibit resale at inflated prices and makes a case for government intervention.