Written questions

Social Media: Young People

Commons · Question 28639 · Tabled 9 Sep 2026 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 14 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Graeme Downie

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what engagement her Department has had with the Scottish Youth Parliament on the proposed under-16s social media ban.

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 14 Sep 2026

We are committed to hearing from voices across the United Kingdom, and our consultation heard from over 116,000 people, including nearly 6,000 young people. This included direct engagement with children, young people and parents - including a visit to Cit...