Mobile Phones and Social Media: Children
Lords · Question HL3039 · Tabled 28 Nov 2024 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 12 Dec 2024
Question
Asked by Baroness Jenkin of Kennington
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to avoid any conflicts of interest arising for individuals or organisations involved in their study on the effects of smartphone and social media use on children, announced on 20 November.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch, 12 Dec 2024
The procurement was run through a fair and open competition with pre-agreed terms and conditions. Suppliers were required to declare any conflict of interest during the procurement and give a full account how they would avoid any future conflict of intere...