Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 78590
Social Media: Disinformation
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025
Question
Lee Anderson
Reform UK — Ashfield
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions her Department has had with representatives from (a) YouTube and (b) other social media platforms on tackling dangerous (i) DIY, (ii) lifestyle and (iii) recipe
Answer
Kanishka NarayanThe Online Safety Act is being implemented by this government and introduced measures to tackle illegal content online and harmful content for children.The child safety duties in the Act are clear on protecting children from harmful content – including da...
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