Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 116411
Mental Health: Children
Tabled: 26 February 2026
Answered: 10 March 2026
Question
Josh Fenton-Glynn
Labour — Calder Valley
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions the Department has had with social media companies regarding the potential impact of their platforms on child mental health.
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedThe Department has not undertaken any recent engagement with social media companies regarding the potential impact of their platforms on child mental health.However, the Government is taking forward wider work to understand and address risks to children i...
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