Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 106434
Social Media: Children and Young People
Tabled: 16 January 2026
Answered: 26 January 2026
Question
Edward Morello
Liberal Democrat — West Dorset
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to protect children and young people from harmful social media content.
Answer
Kanishka NarayanUnder the Online Safety Act, in-scope services must consider different age groups when assessing for risk of content harmful to children. They must implement age-appropriate measures to protect children from harmful content such as violence or bullying. T...
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