"Peers voted 266 to 141 in favour of Conservative former minister Lord Nash's amendment to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, marking the second defeat for the government on this issue."
"Technology Minister Baroness Lloyd of Effra stated, 'it is not if we act, but how,' defending the government's decision to consult on a potential ban similar to Australia's."
"Conservative shadow education secretary Laura Trott remarked that peers have 'once again done the right thing' and called on Labour MPs to support the ban."
"Lord Nash, during the debate, highlighted his experience as a director of technology companies in California, referring to 'Californian techies' as 'some of the most ab...'"
The House of Lords voted in favor of banning under-16s from social media platforms, urging the government to act quickly to protect children. The proposal, led by Lord Nash, would require ministers to determine which platforms should be restricted within 12 months. While some support the ban, concerns exist about potential circumvention and unintended consequences. Major tech companies like Meta and Google oppose raising the minimum age for social media access. The bill is currently in the parliamentary 'ping-pong' stage, moving between the Commons and Lords for agreement.
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