Mobile Phones and Social Media: Children and Young People
Commons · Question 84985 · Tabled 24 Oct 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Scott Arthur
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has considered introducing national guidance on the potential physical health risks of excessive screen time for children and young people.
Answer
Answered by Ashley Dalton, 4 Nov 2025
In 2019, the UK Chief Medical Officers published a commentary on the findings of a systematic review on screen-based activities and children’s mental health. This commentary included advice for parents and carers on agreeing boundaries with children and y...