Oral Question·Scotland Office
“What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the level of child poverty in Scotland.”
Tabled: 20 December 2019Answered: 8 January 2020
Asked by
Ruth Jones
Labour — Newport West and Islwyn
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Scotland
Answer from Hansard
Liz Kendall
We are absolutely focused on precisely those features that so many parents are worried about, including children doomscrolling and being on their phones overnight and the impact that that can have on their anxiety, mental health and sleep. The question is not whether we will act—we will. We will put forward our proposals by the summer and I intend to legislate, if required, by the end of the year.