Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 24703
Social Media: Children
Tabled: 17 January 2025
Answered: 27 January 2025
Question
Paula Barker
Labour — Liverpool Wavertree
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of banning social media for under-16s.
Answer
Feryal ClarkWe continue to consider all options in the pursuit of online safety for children. We live in a digital age and it is important we strike the right balance. Our priority is the effective implementation of the Online Safety Act so children can benefit from ...
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