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Wednesday 21st January 2026

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Baroness Levitt Portrait Baroness Levitt (Lab)
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The Government are always concerned about the position of children and keep all these matters constantly under review.

Lord Bishop of Manchester Portrait The Lord Bishop of Manchester
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My Lords, the Minister referred a few moments ago to Sweden lowering its age below 15. I have done a quick google check, and as far as I can understand, it has lowered it to 14, which is rather different from 10. Can she confirm that that is correct?

Baroness Levitt Portrait Baroness Levitt (Lab)
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I thank the right reverend Prelate. I think it is from 15 to 13.

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