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Written question asked by Wendy Morton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 June 2026. It was answered by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Friday, 26 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Social Media: Children

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of proposals for age restrictions on social media on the UK-US economic prosperity agreement; and whether US technology companies have made representations to her.

Answer

The UK and United States share a deep and close relationship, engaging across a range of economic, security and technology issues. Ministers regularly engage with US government officials and technology companies.

The UK is going further than any country in the world by banning social media companies offering their services to under-16s and putting wider protections in place to give children their childhood back.

Discussions on the Economic Prosperity Deal continue, which will look at addressing tariff and non-tariff barriers, increasing digital and services trade, and unlocking new commercial opportunities that benefit both nations.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10627
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Children Protection Safety USA Social media Age assurance
Link
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