Social Media: Young People
Commons · Question 113479 · Tabled 20 Feb 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 25 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Sharon Hodgson
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of social media age restrictions on young people accessing illegal platforms.
Answer
Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 25 Feb 2026
The government keeps this issue under close consideration . The Online Safety Act places robust duties on in-scope services to prevent children from encountering illegal content and activity.We are shortly launching a consultation exploring children’s use...