Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 88581

Internet: Safety

Tabled: 10 November 2025
Answered: 13 November 2025
Named Day

Question

Fabian Hamilton

LabourLeeds North East

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to ensure that the Online Safety Act 2023 prevents young people from accessing content that could adversely affect those with eating disorders.

Answer

Kanishka Narayan
Under the Online Safety Act, social media, chat groups and other user-to-user services are required to use highly-effective age assurance to prevent children of all ages from accessing content that promotes, encourages or provides instructions for eating ...

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