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[Written Question] Pupils: Mobile Phones

UK Parliament Written Questions Tuesday 23 June 2026, 11:59 UTC By Sarah Pochin 1 min read
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Question by: Sarah Pochin Answering Body: Department for Education Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the impact of smartphone use on pupil behaviour in schools.

Question by: Sarah Pochin Answering Body: Department for Education Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the impact of smartphone use on pupil behaviour in schools.
Sarah Pochin (PERSON) State for Education (ORG)
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