Gill German: All Documents

Written Question

Mobile Phones and Social Media: Children

Friday 6th February 2026

Asked by: Gill German (Labour - Clwyd North)

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will take steps to help ensure that official child right’s impact assessments are undertaken to inform the evaluation of different policy options during the consultation, Driving action to improve children’s relationship with mobile phones and social media.

Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

We will assess a range of impacts when deciding how we will act on social media, including children’s rights and their wellbeing. To inform those assessments, we will consult children and young people directly through the national conversation and consultation, because their views and voices must be heard.

Division Vote (Commons)
4 Feb 2026 - Climate Change - View Vote Context
Gill German (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 316 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 392 Noes - 116

Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 03 Feb 2026
Town and City Centre Safety

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Dowd. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Derby South (Baggy Shanker) for securing the debate.

Improving community safety in Clwyd North is one of my top priorities. It has been great to work alongside North Wales police through …..."
Gill German - View Speech

View all Gill German (Lab - Clwyd North) contributions to the debate on: Town and City Centre Safety

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 03 Feb 2026
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill

"I know all too well the difference this Bill will make for families across the country. In my constituency, I have seen far too many families struggling to make ends meet. Indeed, that reality was a huge part of what drove me to this place from my primary school classroom …..."
Gill German - View Speech

View all Gill German (Lab - Clwyd North) contributions to the debate on: Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 03 Feb 2026
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill

"I absolutely agree. Every child deserves the chance to fulfil their potential, and it is our responsibility to make that happen.

I am proud that a Labour Government in Wales have led the way with practical initiatives to support children, including free breakfast in primary schools since 2004, protected by …..."
Gill German - View Speech

View all Gill German (Lab - Clwyd North) contributions to the debate on: Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill

Division Vote (Commons)
3 Feb 2026 - Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill - View Vote Context
Gill German (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 358 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 458 Noes - 104

Division Vote (Commons)
27 Jan 2026 - Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill - View Vote Context
Gill German (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 301 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 88 Noes - 310

Division Vote (Commons)
27 Jan 2026 - Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill - View Vote Context
Gill German (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 298 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 61 Noes - 311

Division Vote (Commons)
27 Jan 2026 - Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Committee - View Vote Context
Gill German (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 300 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 61 Noes - 311