Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on protecting children from the potential impacts of excessive use of smartphones.

Creating a safer online world is a priority for the government and we are focused on implementing the Online Safety Act so that children can benefit from its wide-reaching protections.

The Government is reviewing the evidence base on children’s smartphone use, social media and their wellbeing.

DSIT works closely with other government departments on a range of online safety matters with work on child online safety being a particular priority across government.