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Written questions by Smith.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Cat Smith this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

Department:All (211)Department of Health and Social Care (67)Department for Culture, Media and Sport (21)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (19)Department for Business and Trade (16)Home Office (16)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (12)Department for Transport (11)Department for Education (11)Ministry of Justice (6)Department for Work and Pensions (6)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (5)Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (3)

Showing 13 of 3 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

7 Jul 2026·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Pending
Asked

Innovation and Technology, if she will meet with LightAware to discuss digital exclusion for light-sensitive people.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

17 Mar 2026·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered
Asked

Innovation and Technology, what steps she’s taking with Cabinet Colleagues to work with voluntary organisations, such as Girl guiding, to help ensure that girls’ voices are heard in the national consultation, Growing up in the online world.

Reply

On 2 March, the government launched a landmark consultation on how to give young people the childhood they deserve in an online world. Alongside the formal consultation, we published a child‑ and parent‑friendly version to ensure these important voices are heard.Officials are working closely with other government departments, and with voluntary and civil society organisations to reach a diverse range of children and young people.We recognise that boys and girls have different experiences online. We are actively engaged with organisations such as Girlguiding and the Scouts to ensure these varied perspectives are heard.

11 Dec 2024·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered
Asked

Innovation and Technology, how many alcohol industry representatives Ministers in his Department have met since July 2024.

Reply

Details of ministers’ meetings with external individuals and organisations are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK. Data for the period of July to September 2024 will be published in due course

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