Mobile Phones and Social Media: Use by Children Debate

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Department: Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

Mobile Phones and Social Media: Use by Children

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Tuesday 20th January 2026

(1 day, 9 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Liz Kendall Portrait Liz Kendall
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I recognise those points and want to work closely with the Welsh Government on all these issues.

Jonathan Brash Portrait Mr Jonathan Brash (Hartlepool) (Lab)
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It is clear that social media harms our children. I am firmly of the belief that when a child is being harmed, it is the Government’s duty to act. I support a ban, but even the most cursory engagement with Hartlepool residents shows me very clearly that there is a range of views among parents on this issue. Can the Secretary of State fathom what possibly could be the objection to listening to parents?

Liz Kendall Portrait Liz Kendall
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Not really.