Urgent questionMonday, 8 June 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology if she will make a statement on the Government’s new policy announcements regarding children’s online safety, social media and smartphones

Urgent matter raised by an MP

A Liberal Democrat MP is calling on the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology to explain the government's new policy announcements on protecting children from online harms. This urgent question seeks clarity on what specific measures Labour plans to introduce around children's social media use, smartphone access, and online safety—a topic that has gained prominence amid concerns about mental health impacts on young people and the role of tech platforms in facilitating harm.

Children's online safety is a matter of direct concern to millions of families across the UK and intersects with public health, education, and tech regulation. The government's approach will shape how platforms operate, what protections exist for minors, and the balance between parental control, child autonomy, and industry responsibility. This affects parents, schools, mental health services, and tech companies alike.

Urgent questions draw responses from across the House — any MP may participate, so we don't show a predicted interest list.

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