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The Earl of Effingham (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 15 January 2026

Debate

In-game Purchases: Protections for Children

Contribution

My Lords, the Gambling Commission report is clear: many children spend their money on gambling, and 31% of young people who saw gambling-related content on social media say influencers had advertised it. Whether it is loot boxes or social media, we now have a mountain of indisputable evidence. Children are addicted to smartphones, and gambling is a small part. Why are the Government not acting on the voices of parents and teachers across the country who are urgently asking for a formal smartphone ban in schools?

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