Context
The UK video games industry is a significant contributor to the economy, supporting over 73,000 jobs and contributing more GVA than film and music industries combined. Warrington hosts several prominent companies in this sector.
Question
What assessment has her Department made of the effectiveness of Government initiatives in supporting the long-term growth of the video game industry? The UK video games industry is a huge success story, supporting 73,000 jobs, including in Warrington at companies like 10:10, Mindware, Freesphere Entertainment and Second Impact Games, and contributing more to UK GVA than the film and music industries combined. To strengthen UK gaming’s global competitiveness, particularly in the context of recent US announcements, what consideration has the Secretary of State given to enhancing the video games expenditure credit?
Answer from The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Lisa Nandy)
We are committed to working with the video games sector in Warrington and elsewhere. The video games expenditure credit has been vital for us, and we announced £5.5 million for the UK games fund next year. We recognise the importance of supporting industries affected by recent US announcements, including the video game industry. A new creative industries sector plan will be published to support this sector.
Not addressed: Enhancing the video games expenditure credit was not directly addressed with a specific commitment or timeline.
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