Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she plans to take with Cabinet colleagues to protect and support transgender individuals following the implementation of the proposed under 16s social media ban.

The government wants to support those who use the online world to find solace and support or who depend on technology to connect with others. Transgender individuals will still have access to the internet and safe spaces online. The government wants to see more online services designed safely for children. We are also investing in safe spaces offline: youth clubs, schools funding, community spaces and parks – rebuilding a sense of community for young people that has eroded.