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

LabourCalder 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 Ahmed
The 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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