Written question asked by Lord Storey (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 18 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 2026. It was answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Labour) on Thursday, 2 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Social Media: Children
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the extra resources required by OFCOM to support the proposed age-based restrictions for social media platforms.
- Answer
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The government will make sure that Ofcom has the resourcing it needs to implement and enforce its new duties, including age based restrictions on social media platforms. The Secretary of State has urged Ofcom’s new chair to consider what changes might be needed to Ofcom’s structures and ways of working to deliver effective implementation of its duties.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL1120
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Children Finance Protection Ofcom Safety Social media Age assurance
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- 2026-07-02 17:19:01 +0100
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