Children’s Rights: Digital Environment

Debate between Baroness Berridge and Baroness Greenfield

Thursday 1st July 2021 Lords Chamber

[The Lord Speaker (Lord McFall of Alcluith)]

My Lords, for sure—Baroness Greenfield.

[Baroness Greenfield (CB) [V]]

As a neuroscientist, I am aware of the growing evidence of reports about the impact of digital technology on the physical brain. I therefore ask the Minister to what extent the Government will be consulting with neuroscientists.

[Baroness Berridge (Con)]

My Lords, in this Session there will be a period of pre-legislative scrutiny for the online safety Bill and therefore neuroscientists will be able to put forward their views on the Bill. When we consulted on the White Paper there were 2,400 responses, so those experts have also had the opportunity to respond to that consultation.