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Social Media: Children

Asked by Damian HindsConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 25 February 2026UIN 110747

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, further to her oral contribution during the statement on Mobile Phones and Social Media on 20th January 2026 whether "before the summer" indicates prior to the House rising for the summer recess.

Answered by Kanishka Narayan

The government has announced a short, swift consultation, accompanied by a national conversation, on further measures to enhance children's wellbeing and ensuring they have positive, enriched digital lives.

The government will act quickly on the findings and respond to the consultation in the summer.

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