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The Minister of State, Department for Education (Baroness Smith of Malvern) (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 1 September 2025

Debate

Children: Dangers of Screen Time

Contribution

My Lords, the Government recognise concerns about the impacts of screen time and are committed to protecting children online. We are continuing to explore how the evidence base on the impact of screen time on children can be improved, because the science is uncertain on the relationship between screen time, social media use and child development. We are assessing evidence gaps and will consider what, if any, further research and action are needed.

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