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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 20 Jan 2026
Mobile Phones and Social Media: Use by Children

"What I will certainly be doing in my Leicester West constituency is holding events in schools with parents and organisations that represent children and families, and we can get cracking on that now and during the consultation. I want to hear Members’ views, so that we can make sure we …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 20 Jan 2026
Mobile Phones and Social Media: Use by Children

"If the right hon. Member had read the guidance that has been published, he would know that this is about how schools can introduce such a ban effectively. I would say that the statement goes further than the private Member’s Bill he recommends. Last but by no means least, I …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 20 Jan 2026
Mobile Phones and Social Media: Use by Children

"Deeds, not words—I have always believed that. I want to prepare for all options, because when we make a decision, we want to implement it as soon as possible...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 20 Jan 2026
Mobile Phones and Social Media: Use by Children

"This is very much about keeping children safe online. I have said that we will look at raising the digital age of consent, the positive impact that could have on how companies use algorithms, and the many related issues. I am of course happy to discuss matters further with my …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 20 Jan 2026
Mobile Phones and Social Media: Use by Children

"The right hon. Member knows that the mechanism will depend on the policy that we put forward. I want to do this properly and thoroughly so that when we take a decision, it will work and not have unintended consequences. I want us to have thought through all of that …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 20 Jan 2026
Mobile Phones and Social Media: Use by Children

"Absolutely. I was at Braunstone community primary school in my constituency not long ago, where I was shown the incredible power of AI to help teachers with lesson planning. One teacher told me that using it meant that he could free up 30 days a year to be present for …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 20 Jan 2026
Mobile Phones and Social Media: Use by Children

"The hon. Member raises an extremely important issue. I have put on record my determination for Ofcom to use the powers it has to act swiftly; I have made that very clear in private and publicly. I am more than happy to hear what more the hon. Lady thinks could …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 20 Jan 2026
Mobile Phones and Social Media: Use by Children

"I thank my hon. Friend for his question. I have said repeatedly in this House that we need to do the right and responsible thing, which is to consult. I do not want to hang around. I want to work out the very best and effective way forward, and I …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 20 Jan 2026
Mobile Phones and Social Media: Use by Children

"The right hon. Gentleman knows that this is a statement, not the publication of the consultation. I very much look forward to his views when it is published...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 20 Jan 2026
Mobile Phones and Social Media: Use by Children

"The hon. Member is right; we want to ensure that this is about not only safety but enhancing the wellbeing of children, looking particularly at issues of mental health and anxiety. That will absolutely be at the heart of the consultation and any future proposals...."
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