Simpson supports concern motion over websites

Mr Simpson is one of a number of MPs who have signed up to a parliamentary motion expressing concern at such sites.

Speaking of his experience in dealing with families of young people who have taken their own lives and others where young people have made a number of attempts to take their own lives Mr Simpson said:

“In my area there have been quite a number of tragic incidents where young people have taken their own lives. This has brought near unbearable heartache to the parents and family members who have been left behind.

“I have had to sit with parents as they poured out their heartbreak to me.

“Websites that actually promote suicide and make material available, especially to vulnerable young people are highly irresponsible.

“I fully support every effort to investigate any way of clamping down on this kind of behaviour. I believe that vulnerable young people deserve better and also that parents and siblings left with an empty chair and a lifetime of unanswered questions deserve better.”