Written questions

Social Media: Young People

Commons · Question 28645 · 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 steps her Department is taking to improve digital literacy amongst children and young people in relation to the proposed under-16s social media ban.

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 14 Sep 2026

The Media Literacy Action Plan prioritises preparing children and young people for a digital future. This includes strengthening media literacy education through the curriculum and updated RSHE guidance, covering AI and misinformation. We are also support...