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...