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House of Commons · General Debate

Teenagers (Safety and Wellbeing)

16 November 2022 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Alex Norris Labour (Co-op) Nottingham North

Crime & Law EnforcementChildren & Families

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Alex Norris raised concerns about teenagers (safety and wellbeing) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Moves a Bill to place a duty on the Secretary of State to promote the safety and wellbeing of teenagers
  • Cites government statistics revealing over 16,000 cases of child sexual exploitation identified in social care assessments
  • Highlights concerns that pressures on overstretched services due to lack of early intervention and the pandemic have increased risks for teenagers

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Alex Norris Labour (Co-op) Nottingham North

Moves a Bill to place a duty on the Secretary of State to promote the safety and wellbeing of teenagers, prevent crime against them, and ensure early intervention services are in place. He cites government statistics revealing over 16,000 cases of child sexual exploitation identified in social care assessments and highlights concerns that pressures on overstretched services due to lack of early intervention and the pandemic have increased risks for teenagers.

Other contributors (1)
  • Alex Norris Lab Co-op Nottingham North

    Emphasises the importance of addressing the safety and wellbeing of teenagers, citing statistics on child exploitation cases and mental health referrals. He also mentions the lack of co-ordination between government departments to tackle issues faced by vulnerable young people.

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