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Written question asked by Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Thursday, 16 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Internet: Children

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the stakeholder engagement underpinning the consultation entitled Growing up in the online world: a national consultation, published on 2 March 2026; and what steps her Department is taking to ensure that (a) clinicians, (b) police officers and (c) social workers are included.

Answer

Alongside the consultation, the Government launched a National Conversation to support broad and accessible engagement across the UK, including through schools, community settings and civil society organisations, ensuring a wide range of perspectives inform policymaking.

The Department is engaging clinicians, police officers and social workers through existing networks, representative bodies and cross‑government channels, including organisations such as the British Association of Social Workers, and encouraging contributions to the consultation.

These views will be considered alongside insights from an expert panel of academics, to help the department understand the information from the consultation in the context of the evolving evidence base.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
126151
Session
2024-26
Related items
Growing up in the online world: a national conversation
Monday, 2 March 2026
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Children Health professions Internet Police Public consultation Safety Social workers
Link
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