Written question asked by Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 14 December 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 December 2020. It was answered by Caroline Dinenage (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 December 2020 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
Video Games: Prices
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to prevent the (a) use of automated bots to bulk purchase new releases of gaming consoles and computer components and (b) resale of such products at inflated prices.
- Answer
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Officials are discussing this issue with the trade association for the video games industry, Ukie. We know that bulk purchasing through automated bots is a concern for some of their members who we understand are currently looking at any further actions they can take to prevent these behaviours, and are working with their retailers to improve experiences for customers.
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- 129026
- Session
- 2019-21
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- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Prices Video games
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