Amazon, BSkyB, BT, Google, ISPA, Virgin Media, We7 and Yahoo were among the groups that discussed traffic management on the web and the possibility of creating an industry-wide agreement that could be used to guide self-regulation.

Vaizey said internet traffic is growing and handling that load will become a bigger issue. He added that the meeting gave all interested parties the opportunity to air their views.

"It was important to discuss how to ensure the Internet remains an open, innovative ...