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Teenagers (Safety and Wellbeing)
16 November 2022
Lead MP
Alex Norris
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Social CareChildren & Families
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Alex Norris raised concerns about teenagers (safety and wellbeing) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
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.
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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