Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab): My Lords, on Motions A, A1 and A2, the Government, as I think I made clear in opening this debate, recognise the concerns raised in this House and the strength

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My Lords, on Motions A, A1 and A2, the Government, as I think I made clear in opening this debate, recognise the concerns raised in this House and the strength of feeling among parents about protecting children online. As I and other Ministers have said, we share that commitment. This is a complex issue, with a range of views, expressed once again today during this debate, about how it is best approached. Points were made by noble Lords about enforcement, the development of the online safety regime, and other issues that my noble friend Lady Lloyd and others in DSIT will continue to think care

Commons Reason and Amendments Motion A Moved by That this House do not insist on its Amendment 38 in respect of which the Commons have insisted on their disagreement, and do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 38J to 38P. 38J: Page 122, line 38, at end insert the following new Clause— “Power to require internet service providers to prevent or restrict access by children to internet services (1) The Online Safety Act 2023 is amended as follows. (2) After section 214 insert— “Power to require internet service providers to prevent or restrict access by children to internet services 214A Po…