Early day motion 907

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VIDEO GAMES AND SHOOTING

That this House notes with concern that the recent race shootings in Malmo, Sweden have been associated with the violent video game Counter-Strike; further notes that the internet-based, first-person shooting game that pits a counter-terrorist team against terrorists was previously banned in Brazil and in 2007 was associated with US College Campus massacres; recognises the potential impact of violent video games on those under 18 years; and calls on the Government to ensure the purchase of video games by those under 18 yearsis controlled and that parents are provided with clear information on the violent content of certain games.

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Name Party Constituency Date Signed
Bottomley, Peter Conservative Party Worthing West 01.11.2010
Brazier, Julian Conservative Party Canterbury 10.01.2011
Caton, Martin Labour Party Gower 28.10.2010
Corbyn, Jeremy Labour Party Islington North 03.11.2010
Glindon, Mary Labour Party North Tyneside 08.11.2010
Hancock, Mike Liberal Democrats Portsmouth South 08.11.2010
Hemming, John Liberal Democrats Birmingham Yardley 08.11.2010
Hermon, Lady INDEPENDENT North Down 10.11.2010
Hopkins, Kelvin Labour Party Luton North 28.10.2010
Leech, John Liberal Democrats Manchester Withington 02.11.2010
Meale, Alan Labour Party Mansfield 28.10.2010
Munt, Tessa Liberal Democrats Wells Somerset 11.11.2010
Russell, Bob Liberal Democrats Colchester 28.10.2010
Sharma, Virendra Labour Party Ealing Southall 01.11.2010
Vaz, Keith Labour Party Leicester East 27.10.2010
Williams, Mark Liberal Democrats Ceredigion 17.11.2010

Amendment 907A1 - VIDEO GAMES AND SHOOTING

  • Session: 2010-12
  • Date tabled: 24.11.2010
  • Primary sponsor: Watson, Tom
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    at end add `notes that the game belongs to the genre known as first-person shooters; commends the developers for their user interface, high quality design and game play that in multi-player mode fosters team working, collective problem-solving and mental agility; and believes the online gaming experience will be significantly enhanced with faster broadband speeds'.

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Name Party Constituency Date Signed
Watson, Tom Labour Party West Bromwich East 24.11.2010