"My Lords, it is not just about elections; social media exposes under-16s to relentless misinformation. It distorts their understanding of reality, fuels anxiety and fear, and normalises hateful or dangerous ideas. My noble friend Lord Bailey mentioned health misinformation. A ban would give children vital protection during a key developmental …..." Earl of Effingham - View Speech
"My Lords, the safety and well-being of those living in and around General Santos City is the only thing that matters right now. But, following on from my noble friend Lady Sugg, on a practical level, we have some brilliant UK-based firms with international operations that specialise in structural integrity …..." Earl of Effingham - View Speech
"My Lords, climate experts are predicting that a super El Niño this autumn could lead to 2027 being the hottest year on record. We know this today, so what exactly are the Government doing now to prepare the country in advance and avoid the disruption to water supplies as seen …..." Earl of Effingham - View Speech
"Alan Milburn’s report highlighted the harms of social media for young people. Just a few weeks ago, the front page of the Mirror newspaper ran with the headline, “Kids’ social media ban within weeks”, citing Liz Kendall. Can the Minister please give us an update? Noble Lords were clear during …..." Earl of Effingham - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Deech, for her focus on this subject, drawing on her extensive experience in the sector, including chairing the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority for eight years. I also highlight the deep knowledge of the noble Baroness, Lady Nargund, who combines her role …..." Earl of Effingham - View Speech
"My Lords, the World Cup brings together communities and breaks down barriers, but the reality is that not all UK football fans have reliable broadband or smart TVs for streaming. So will the Government act to fund libraries, community centres and jobcentres, which could be free streaming hubs, particularly in …..." Earl of Effingham - View Speech
"My Lords, enjoying access to nature, combined with physical activity, is medically proven to result in healthier, more prosperous and happier communities. The Minister mentioned the Environmental Improvement Plan: will she commit to the target within that plan that everyone should have access to green or blue spaces within a …..." Earl of Effingham - View Speech
"My Lords, consumers do not buy raw steel, but they do buy the things made from it. Tariffs cause a squeeze on real wages as more household income goes on goods whose prices have been pushed up by input costs. Why would any Government want that?..." Earl of Effingham - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their valuable contributions, including the noble Lord, Lord Scriven, and the noble Baroness, Lady Ramsey, for their lived experience of this important issue. Ensuring that people who live with learning disabilities are able to access safe and effective health and social care …..." Earl of Effingham - View Speech