Closed petition Social Media ban for under 18s

Social media sites should be for over 18s only by having to prove your identification and age before being able to have an account.

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Social media is creating endless amounts of problems for our children and children do not need it. It should be used by over 18s only and you should need to prove your age before being allowed to open an account. This should help solve a multitude of problems for families and schools.

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MPs debate the impact of smartphones and social media on children

MPs held a debate on the impact of smartphones and social media on children on Tuesday 14 May in Westminster Hall. The debate was led by Miriam Cates MP.

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Saqib Bhatti MP, responded on behalf of the Government.

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Westminster Hall is the second chamber of the House of Commons. Westminster Hall debates give MPs an opportunity to raise issues and receive a response from a government minister. Westminster Hall debates are general debates that do not end in a vote.

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Date closed 5 April 2023
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Closed petition Social Media ban for under 18s

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