Sir Alan Campbell: I absolutely join my hon.

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Themes: Child safety & minors · Online platforms · Search services

I absolutely join my hon. Friend in congratulating the pupils of Hitchin boys’ school, who were discussing a topic of huge importance. The Online Safety Act 2023 provides stronger protection for children, and we have launched a study into the effects of smartphone and social media use on children. My hon. Friend may wish to seek a debate in order to make those points to the whole House.

Will the Leader of the House give us the forthcoming business? The business for the week commencing 17 November will include: Monday 17 November—Committee of the whole House and remaining stages of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill. Tuesday 18 November—Second Reading of the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill. Wednesday 19 November—Consideration of Lords amendments to the Border Security, Asylum And Immigration Bill, followed by Committee of the whole House and remaining stages of the Property (Digital Assets) Bill [Lords]. Thursday 20 November—Debate on a motion on the subject of …