Even members of the government get bored on the job.

Nigel Mills, a conservative parliament member in the UK, was busted after cameras caught him playing "Candy Crush Saga" on his tablet while attending a Work and Pensions Committee session on pensions, according to the BBC.

Mills “unreservedly” apologized for his behavior, though said he was still fully engaged in the meeting even while playing the game.

The incident has caused the House of Commons to launch an investigation, not because a government official was playing a game during a meeting, but because taking photos during a session is a breach of parliamentary rules.

At least one fellow conservative member of parliament, Sir Edward Leigh, came to Mills defense, saying he had trouble staying awake during boring sessions.

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