Social Media: Children
Commons · Question 72525 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 15 Sep 2025
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of social media on children’s mental health in rural areas.
Answer
Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 15 Sep 2025
The government is working to expand the evidence base on the impact of social media on children across the UK. In December 2024 DSIT commissioned a feasibility study into research to understand the impact of smartphones and social media on children. The r...