Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 72525
Social Media: Children
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 15 September 2025
Question
Edward Morello
Liberal Democrat — West Dorset
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of social media on children’s mental health in rural areas.
Answer
Kanishka NarayanThe government is working to expand the evidence base on the impact of social media on children across the UK. In December 2024 DSIT commissioned a feasibility study into research to understand the impact of smartphones and social media on children. The r...
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