Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 106006
Social Media: Children
Tabled: 14 January 2026
Answered: 26 January 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she has received communications from social media companies on the effectiveness of their measures to prevent children accessing their social media platforms.
Answer
Kanishka NarayanDSIT has regular discussions with social media companies about online safety matters, including protecting children from accessing harmful content.Under the Online Safety Act, in-scope services must implement measures to protect children from illegal and ...
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