Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 83993
Social Media: Safety
Tabled: 21 October 2025
Answered: 30 October 2025
Question
Sam Carling
Labour — North West Cambridgeshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to help tackle (a) the blackout challenge and (b) other physically harmful trends on social media.
Answer
Kanishka NarayanUnder the Online Safety Act, services need to put in place protections for all users from content which is illegal. There are additional protections for children from harmful content, including content that encourages or promotes dangerous stunts or chall...
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