Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 115679
Media: Education
Tabled: 24 February 2026
Answered: 12 March 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what plans she has to publish annual data on media literacy levels among children and young people.
Answer
Kanishka NarayanOfcom has a duty to promote and research media literacy under the Communications Act 2003, as clarified by the Online Safety Act 2023. As part of this, Ofcom publishes research on children’s media use, attitudes and understanding, including its annual Chi...
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