Oral QuestionDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology

“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”

Tabled: 14 May 2026Answered: 20 May 2026

Asked by

Sarah Smith

Labour — Hyndburn

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology

Answer from Hansard

Liz Kendall

We are absolutely focused on precisely those features that so many parents are worried about, including children doomscrolling and being on their phones overnight and the impact that that can have on their anxiety, mental health and sleep. The question is not whether we will act—we will. We will put forward our proposals by the summer and I intend to legislate, if required, by the end of the year.