Media: Education
Commons · Question 111409 · Tabled 5 Feb 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by James McMurdock
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has had discussions with Ofcom on improving media literacy among parents and children.
Answer
Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 13 Feb 2026
The Online Safety Act updated Ofcom’s statutory duty to promote media literacy, including by raising awareness and understanding of misinformation and harmful content, especially where it affects vulnerable groups. The Secretary of State maintains regular...