Speech and Language Therapy: Children
Commons · Question 125718 · Tabled 10 Apr 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Lee Anderson
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the Government has made an assessment of the potential link between increases in digital communication methods and speech, language and communication needs in children.
Answer
Answered by Sharon Hodgson, 28 Apr 2026
We recognise that digital devices are now a part of most children’s lives, and that their impact on development, health, and behaviour is complex and not yet fully understood. Last month, the Government published advice on screen use for children aged zer...