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HANSARDSocial Media Ban for Under-16sMy Lords, I express my gratitude to the Government, including our Minister, the Secretary of State for DSIT and Minister Narayan, for coming to the conclusions that they have as a…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDSocial Media Ban for Under-16sBut, given that apart from in relation to VPNs the Government have gone further than I was asking for, I commend their approach and particularly like its dynamic nature, which…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for her kind words and for the statement. I thank the Government for their active engagement in the matter of social media, albeit rather…28 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I will speak to Motion A1 and my amendment on social media. Discussions have taken place with the Government and I thank them for their engagement, but we have not yet…27 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillLeave out from “House” to end and insert “do insist on its Amendments 38V to 38X to Commons Amendment 38J.”27 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I pay tribute to the noble Baroness, Lady Kidron, who really does know what she is talking about. I remember that, during the debates on the now Online Safety Act, it…27 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillAt end insert “, and do propose Amendments 38V, 38W and 38X as amendments to Commons Amendment 38J—20 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I too welcome the Minister back to her place, and I thank the noble Lord, Lord Mohammed, for his remarks. I will speak to my Motion A2. For anyone who has studied them,…20 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I wish to test the temperature of the House.20 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillLeave out from “its” to end and insert “Amendment 37, do insist on its Amendment 38 and do disagree with the Commons in their Amendments 38A, 38B, 38C and 38D in lieu.”25 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, in moving Motion G1, concerning my social media amendment, as an amendment to Motion G, I will support the spirit of the Motion tabled by the noble Baroness, Lady…25 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillIt is a long way from a ban on all teenagers going on the internet. It is highly selective for those apps that are clearly harmful.25 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I have listened to what the Minister has to say, but I have also read the consultation very carefully and listened to the statements made publicly by the DSIT Secretary…25 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I support the amendments in the names of the noble Baroness, Lady Kidron, and others; I commend them on bringing them forward. Social media companies have captured our…18 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill02 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI am grateful to the Minister for his answer and to the other Members who have spoken today. I am satisfied that the Government are seized of this issue. I do not think it will be…02 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, as this is the first time I have spoken on Report, I draw attention to my interests in the register, particularly the fact that I am—and have been for many years—an…02 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I will talk to Amendments 198 and 199, to which I have added my name. Inclusion is very important but, at the moment, some children—too many, frankly—who should not be…03 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI rise to support this amendment. The Government have, as I understand it, proposed non-statutory guidance that all schools should prohibit smartphone use by pupils in schools.…03 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I support Amendment 114 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Mohammed, and my noble friend Lord Young’s Amendment 117. It is clearly a better solution to have a monetary…28 Jan 2026