Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 41746

Mobile Phones and Social Media: Children

Tabled: 26 March 2025

Answered: 3 April 2025

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions her Department has had with parents on (a) smart phones in schools and (b) young people on social media.

Answer

Feryal Clark

Ministers and officials regularly meet stakeholders to discuss online child protection. Ofcom, the independent regulator for online safety, also has statutory duties under the Online Safety Act to consult with users. Ofcom engaged with over 7,000 parents ...

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