Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 112163
Social Media: Children
Tabled: 10 February 2026
Answered: 18 February 2026
Question
Neil Coyle
Labour — Bermondsey and Old Southwark
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what plans her Department is planning to take to ensure that social media sites adhere to their 13+ rule of access.
Answer
Kanishka NarayanThe Online Safety Act requires in-scope services, including social media platforms, to protect children from illegal content, harmful content and age-inappropriate content.The government has announced a consultation and national conversation to gather evi...
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