Social Media: Young People
Commons · Question 24536 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 8 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Scott Arthur
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of the under-16s social media ban on organisations that use social media platforms for online campaigns and outreach with young peop
Answer
Answered by Ian Murray, 8 Sep 2026
The Government recognises that some organisations use social media platforms to engage with and provide information to under 16s. Government is continuing to engage with youth organisations, civil society and other stakeholders regarding implementation of...