Written question asked by Lord Nash (Conservative) on Monday, 9 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 March 2026. It was answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Labour) on Monday, 23 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Internet: Children

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made, if any, of whether civil society, charitable or academic organisations or individuals responding to the Growing up in the online world consultation have relationships with investors in, or providers or promoters of, technology services that give rise to conflicts of interest.

Answer: The Government welcomes contributions from all individuals and organisations to the Growing Up in the Online World consultation. Respondents may contribute either as individuals or on behalf of organisations; where organisations choose to provide information about their interests or affiliations, this will be considered as part of the standard analytical process. All consultation responses will be assessed in line with established Government standard practice. Officials will consider all relevant information submitted to ensure that the analysis is robust, balanced, and transparent.

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