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

LabourBedford

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 Narayan
The 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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