Written questions

Social Media: Children

Commons · Question 114397 · Tabled 20 Feb 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 5 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Gregory Stafford

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the consultation on children’s use of social media will include the option of requiring social media platforms to provide personal user controls over algorithmic content deliver

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 5 Mar 2026

The consultation, published 2nd March, on children’s use of technology, considers a range of further measures to give children a good life online, ensuring they have the childhood they deserve and are prepared for the future.This includes exploring the op...