Internet: Safety
Commons · Question 121595 · Tabled 17 Mar 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Freddie van Mierlo
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to ensure that Ofcom is adequately resourced to (a) monitor and (b) regulate the algorithms of online platforms.
Answer
Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 25 Mar 2026
Ofcom’s online safety budget and expert team ensure its duties are performed effectively. Ofcom has spent approximately £281.3 million on online safety since 2020, including a projected spend of £92 million for 2025/26.As part of its information gathering...