United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 106012
Social Media: Children
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14 January 2026
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5 February 2026 · Answer
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Summary
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what research her Department has commissioned on the potential impact of apps accessible to children which utilise microtransactions on children's financial behaviour.
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14 January 2026
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what research her Department has commissioned on the potential impact of apps accessible to children which utilise microtransactions on children's financial behaviour.
Source: Commons
5 February 2026
Answer
The Government is committed to ensuring apps, including games with in-app purchases are enjoyed safely and responsibly and guidance on-in game transactions is followed.Industry-led guidance, to improve protections for players in relation to loot boxes, wa...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-01-14/106012
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1871576
- uk · wq-1871576 · source updated 5 February 2026