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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 her Department has made of the adequacy of the survey for children and young people as part of the consultation entitled Growing up in the online world: a national consultation, published on 2 March 2026.

Answer

The government is committed to ensuring that as many parents and young people as possible can take part in Growing up in the online world: a national consultation.

The government has produced tailored and more accessible versions of the consultation for parents/carers and children, designed to be easier to complete and navigate, with over 45,000 responses so far.

Through ongoing engagement on the National Conversation, ministers and officials will continue to host bespoke engagement reaching hundreds of civil society organisations, industry representatives, schools and community groups right across the United Kingdom, focusing on voices which are seldom heard and hard to reach.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
126153
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 Internet Public consultation Safety Young people
Link
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