Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 49333

Internet: Children

Tabled: 30 April 2025

Answered: 12 May 2025

Question

Damian Hinds

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will hold discussions with online service platforms on the potential merits of taking steps to ensure that children between 13 and 15 years of age cannot (a) change family safety

Answer

Feryal Clark

The government has high expectations there will be significant change in online experiences for children, as services start to comply with their duties under the Online Safety Act. Ofcom stands ready to act against services who fall short in protecting us...

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