Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 117079
Social Media: Eating Disorders and Self-harm
Tabled: 2 March 2026
Answered: 10 March 2026
Question
Freddie van Mierlo
Liberal Democrat — Henley and Thame
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps the Department is taking to limit exposure of children to harmful content on a) self harm and b) eating disorders through social media algorithms.
Answer
Kanishka NarayanThe Online Safety Act requires services, including social media, to protect children from illegal, harmful, and age-inappropriate content.In scope services that are likely to be accessed by children must use highly effective age assurance to prevent child...
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