Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 11151

Social Media: Children

Tabled: 24 October 2024

Answered: 31 October 2024

Named Day

Question

Laura Kyrke-Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of conducting research on the impact of social media design on children's mental health.

Answer

Feryal Clark

Research is critical to ensure the safety of the products we interact with daily. This includes online platforms.The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is considering options for research into the impact being online has on children and wil...

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