Written question asked by Laura Trott (Conservative) on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 February 2026 (named day). It was answered by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Social Media: Children
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, when his Department will launch its consultation on children's social media use.
- Answer
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The government’s consultation on the children’s use of technology and social media will be launched in the coming weeks. This will be a short, swift consultation of three months, with the government planning to respond in the summer.
The consultation will be backed by a national conversation about the impact of technology on children’s wellbeing. Ministers are already hearing the views of parents, children and civil society through nationwide events.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 109247
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Children Public consultation Social media
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- 2026-02-03 15:30:58 +0000
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