Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 14752
WhatsApp: Children
Tabled: 30 June 2026
Answered: 9 July 2026
Question
Neil Duncan-Jordan
Labour — Poole
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she will make an assessment of the potential merits of the inclusion of WhatsApp in any social media ban for under 16s.
Answer
Kanishka NarayanThe government does not intend for messaging services to be included in social media companies being banned from offering services to under 16s. This is to support children staying in touch with family, friends and communities. Final details of restrictio...
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