Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 111407

Social Media: Children

Tabled: 5 February 2026

Answered: 17 February 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of children under the age of 13 having personal social media profiles including public profile pictures on their safety.

Answer

Kanishka Narayan

To help companies comply with their duties under the Online Safety Act, Ofcom published guidance on the risks of illegal content and content to children as part of the Illegal Content Codes and Protection of Children Codes. The guidance notes the risks as...

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