Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 105992
Mobile Phones and Social Media: Children
Tabled: 14 January 2026
Answered: 23 January 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her Department has met representatives of the Smartphone Free Childhood campaign to discuss parental concerns about children’s access to smartphones and social media.
Answer
Kanishka NarayanDSIT officials regularly engage with a range of stakeholders to discuss a variety of issues including parental concerns concerning children’s access to smartphones and social media.Creating a safer online world for children is a priority for this governme...
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