MP ‘sorry’ for playing iPad game at hearing

A Tory MP has apologised “unreservedly” for playing games on his iPad during a select committee hearing —as the British House of Commons authorities launched a mole hunt for whoever caught him on camera.

Photographs published by The Sun showed Nigel Mills enjoying online hit Candy Crush Saga during a Work and Pensions Committee evidence session.

The Amber Valley MP, who has been issued with a tablet at the taxpayers’ expense, initially told the newspaper he would merely “try” not to be diverted by the game again.

But in a further statement later he said: “I apologise unreservedly for my behaviour and realise it fell short of what is expected.

“I guarantee it will not happen again. It is a fantastic privilege to represent Amber Valley and I hope constituents will continue to support my campaigns such as lower taxes for hardworking people.”

Prime Minister David Cameron described Mr Mills as a “hardworking” politician, adding that he was sure he would “work even harder in future”.