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The Earl of Effingham (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 5 January 2026

Debate

Toilet-training: Support for Parents

Contribution

My Lords, education experts are seeing children who have not experienced regular conversations, children who have not developed the listening skills needed for nursery and reception, and children with delayed motor skills. Excessive screen time is a key factor. Device usage in early years is incredibly damaging. Toilet-training is just the tip of the iceberg. When will the Government act decisively and take steps to control this epidemic of screen addiction?

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