Internet: Safety
Commons · Question 125259 · Tabled 10 Apr 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Munira Wilson
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment has been made of Ofcom's (a) ability to implement interim business disruption measures and (b) effectiveness at preventing illegal content online.
Answer
Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 21 Apr 2026
Ofcom’s online safety budget and expert team ensure its duties can be performed effectively. Ofcom has spent approximately £281.3 million on online safety since 2020, including a projected spend of £92 million for 2025/26.The Online Safety Act provides Of...