Written questions

Steroid Drugs: Young People

2026-06-10 · Department of Health and Social Care · 9088 · Official question

Dr Luke Evans

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to WPQs 2849, 2850 and 2851 answered on 9 June 2026 about Steroid Drugs: Young People, if he will have discussions with the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology on con

Answer

Following the national consultation, Growing up in the Online World, the Government is banning social media companies from offering their services to children under 16 years old. We will take the same approach as Australia. This will capture user-to-user ...