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Children and Social Media Protection Bill - Amendments 38V to 38X, Lords Amendments 105C
27 April 2026
Lead MP
Olivia Bailey
Debate Type
Bill Debate
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Other Contributors: 8
At a Glance
Olivia Bailey raised concerns about children and social media protection bill - amendments 38v to 38x, lords amendments 105c 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 an amendment insisting on the Commons disagreement with Lords amendments 38V-38X and proposes new amendments in lieu of those. The amendment seeks to impose stricter social media age restrictions for under-16s, which was not initially supported by the Government but has since been accepted with a shorter timeframe.
Nusrat Ghani
Con
Wealden
Explains that Lords Amendment 38X engages Commons financial privilege and introduces Government's new position on social media age restrictions. Acknowledges progress made but emphasises the need for swift action to protect children from online harms.
Laura Trott
Lab
East Ham
Highlights the victory of unity among opposition and campaigners in pushing for stricter social media age restrictions. Urges the Government to ensure action is swift despite some delay, emphasising the importance of protecting children from online harms.
Fred Thomas
Con
Plymouth Moorview
Acknowledges the work done by Science, Innovation and Technology Ministers in consulting thoroughly with residents. Emphasises the need to get age restrictions right and notes public support for increased protection.
Romsey and Southampton North
Calls for a clear time-bound commitment to action on online harms, criticising the initial three-year timeline proposed by the government as inadequate. Suggests that other countries are taking urgent action now and urges the government to move faster.
Darren Paffey
Con
Gateshead
Welcomes the Government's Bill but calls for swift action, questioning the timeline of 21 months. Urges the Minister to give an assurance that the consultation will prioritise public health activists and bereaved parents rather than tech companies.
Alicia Kearns
Con
Devon, South Hams
Supports raising the social media age limit to 16. Acknowledges that this is a child protection issue and praises the Government for making the right decision.
Olivia Bailey
Con
Dorset West
Thanked Members for their contributions, reiterated commitment to swift action and consultation on age or functionality restrictions for children under 16. Emphasised that measures will be imposed regardless of the outcome of consultations, including potential curfews in addition to other provisions. Stressed the need for transformational legislation to ensure safety and opportunity for every child.
Gareth Snell
Lab
Stoke-on-Trent Central
Asked Minister to clarify whether Opposition had extracted a commitment from Government that social media for under-16s would be banned as a result of the amendment.
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