Debates between Luke Charters and Adam Dance during the 2024 Parliament

Young Children’s Screen Time

Debate between Luke Charters and Adam Dance
Tuesday 10th February 2026

(1 month, 1 week ago)

Westminster Hall
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Adam Dance Portrait Adam Dance (Yeovil) (LD)
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As someone who is dyslexic and has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, I used my phone quite a lot at school. I was also bullied quite badly, and my phone was a release. Unfortunately, the Conservatives cut the youth services in Somerset that saved my life by 100%. Does the hon. Member agree that the Government should invest more in youth services in rural communities to help young people to thrive?

Luke Charters Portrait Mr Charters
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I thank the hon. Member for sharing his personal experience with us. I completely agree that young people need support in their real life, whether through youth services or physical activity.