Question follow-through · 10625
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To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether addictive design features, including infinite scrolling, autoplay, algorithmic recommendation systems, streaks, livestreaming and stranger-pairing functionality will be treated
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- Answering body
- Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
- Tabled
- 17 Jun 2026
- Target answer date
- 22 Jun 2026
- Answer
- 26 Jun 2026 · 9 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
17 Jun 2026
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether addictive design features, including infinite scrolling, autoplay, algorithmic recommendation systems, streaks, livestreaming and stranger-pairing functionality will be treated
22 Jun 2026
Target answer date
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26 Jun 2026
Answer published
The Government recognises the harms caused by particular design features on online services such as social media. That is why on 2 March we launched a consultation seeking views on a range of restrictions, including a minimum age for social media and rest...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
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