MADWORLD VIDEO GAME ADVERTISING

Early day motion 1141, tabled 20 March 2009 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 26 members.

That this House condemns the advertising strategy chosen for the video game Madworld in which severed artificial limbs were placed around London; believes this publicity stunt was irresponsible and unnecessary, particularly given that the game company has no control over who will be exposed to it; acknowledges that the game is intended for adult gamers, but notes that such an advertising campaign could also be seen by children; notes that according to a recent poll, 74 per cent. of parents believe that the content of video games is too violent; stresses that the Byron Review must be implemented in full; and calls upon the Government better to regulate the video games industry.

Signatures by party: Labour 19, DUP 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Conservative 1.