Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Helen Goodman and Norman Lamb

Tuesday 26th February 2013 Commons Chamber

[Helen Goodman (Bishop Auckland) (Lab)]

Every year 18,000 epileptic fits are triggered by video games and screen-based activity. Can the ministerial team tell us what research is being done on that and what discussions they have had with the industry to make video games safer and improve the labelling?

[Norman Lamb]

I would be happy to look into that further. I recognise the significant concern that the hon. Lady raises. Often the diagnosis of epilepsy is not good enough and there needs to be much better co-ordinated care. The issue that she raises is important and I am happy to look into it further.