Internet: Safety
Commons · Question 126370 · Tabled 10 Apr 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Zöe Franklin
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment has been made of Ofcom’s ability to implement interim business disruption measures; and whether it is her assessment that that this system is proving effective at preven
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...