Westminster Hall debateWestminster HallThursday, 16 April 202613:30

Select Committee Statement on the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee’s inquiry on neuroscience and digital childhoods

Backbench debate (separate chamber, no votes)

The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee is presenting findings from its inquiry into how neuroscience research relates to children's digital technology use and development. The statement will discuss the impacts of screen time and digital platforms on child brain development, and likely recommend policy or practice changes to protect children's wellbeing in the digital age.

This inquiry addresses a growing public concern about children's mental health and development in an increasingly digital world. The findings could influence government policy on child safeguarding, education standards, and regulation of digital platforms—affecting parents, schools, tech companies, and health services across the UK.

Education Health & NHS Culture & Community

Committee mentioned:Science, Innovation and Technology Committee

MPs most likely to speak

Karin SmythLabour Party

Bristol South

Minister of State — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on education, health, culture-community (134 times, 40pts); Known positions: health: supportive, health: neutral, health: opposed (30pts)Voting record

Jerome MayhewConservative and Unionist Party

Broadland and Fakenham

Shadow Transport — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on education, health, culture-community (43 times, 40pts); Known positions: health: opposed, health: questioning, health: supportive (30pts)Voting record

Dr Caroline JohnsonConservative and Unionist Party

Sleaford and North Hykeham

Shadow Health and Social Care — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on education, health, culture-community (138 times, 40pts); Known positions: health: questioning, health: opposed, health: supportive (30pts); Committee: education committee (20pts)Voting record

Saqib BhattiConservative and Unionist Party

Meriden and Solihull East

Shadow Education — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on education, health, culture-community (76 times, 40pts); Known positions: culture-community: opposed, education: opposed, health: opposed (30pts)Voting record

Stephanie PeacockLabour Party

Barnsley South

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on education, health, culture-community (137 times, 40pts); Known positions: culture-community: supportive, culture-community: neutral, health: supportive (30pts)Voting record

Select Committee Statement on the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee’s inquiry on neuroscience and digital childhoods

MPs most likely to speak

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