“My Lords, I will speak to Motion A1 and my amendment on social media. Discussions have taken place with the Government and I thank them for their engagement, but we have not yet reached an agreement and I will put this matter to a vote today.”
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- Learning disability & autism446th of 9058.0
- Mental health469th of 8908.0
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What they’ve said
“…This comes after a court yesterday in New Mexico found that Meta is harmful to children’s mental health and fined it $375 million. These cases will likely influence the hundreds of similar cases now winding their way through the US courts.”
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill · 2026-03-25 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Since 2016, there has been a 477% increase in children’s contact with mental health services, and eating disorders among 17 to 19 year-olds have risen sixteenfold.”
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill · 2026-01-21 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…unication difficulties, emotional and social difficulties and reduced academic attainment, and has an impact on ADHD. It says it causes physical impacts, such as changes to the brain, poor eyesight, eating disorders, obesity and sleep difficulties.”
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill · 2025-06-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I also believe that the transparency of prices should extend to the SEND sector. I agree we need responsible, not highly leveraged, private investment. I understand why the Government are bringing forward these provisions of a profits cap and monetary penalties, because, of course, none of us wants cowboys looking afte…”
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill · 2025-06-17 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…A recent UCL study corroborated the link between social media and eating disorders and found that young people with eating disorders are more likely to be shown harmful content by social media algorithms.”
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill · 2025-05-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
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