Written questions

Anorexia: Internet

Commons · Question 17240 · Tabled 2 Dec 2024 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 10 Dec 2024

Question

Asked by Munira Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the number of deaths associated with pro-anorexia coaches operating online.

Answer

Answered by Feryal Clark, 10 Dec 2024

DSIT published an impact assessment for the Online Safety Act which contains estimates on the number of firms in scope. DSIT has not made a specific estimate in these areas nor has set specific targets.The Act will require in-scope services to prevent all...