Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 116950
Social Media: Young People
Tabled: 2 March 2026
Answered: 10 March 2026
Question
Mohammad Yasin
Labour — Bedford
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to support the mental health of young people reliant on online communities for emotional and social support.
Answer
Kanishka NarayanThe government recognises that for many young people, online communities can play an important role in providing emotional and social support. It is vital that these online spaces are safe. Through the Online Safety Act, in-scope services are required to ...
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