Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 116955

Social Media: Children

Tabled: 2 March 2026

Answered: 10 March 2026

Question

Mohammad Yasin

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she plans to evaluate the potential impact of the proposed under-16 social media ban on young people’s access to support and educational resources.

Answer

Kanishka Narayan

The government recognises that there are benefits for children being online and for many young people, online services can play an important role in providing support and access to educational resources.On 2 March, the government launched a consultation o...

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