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Livingston Online Safety & Social Media Consultation

Gregor Poynton MP for the Livingston constituency

Thank you for taking part in this local consultation being conducted by Gregor Poynton MP as part of the UK Government’s national conversation on children’s online safety and social media.
Technology and social media bring huge opportunities for young people to learn, connect and create , but many families, teachers and young people also have concerns around online harms, screen time, addictive content and the impact on wellbeing.
This survey is an opportunity for people across Livingston to share their views. Responses gathered through this survey, alongside feedback from local listening events, will help inform submissions to the UK Government consultation.
The survey will close on Monday 22nd May 2026.
1.Which of the following best describes you? (Select all that apply)
2.What age group are you in?
3.Which area do you live in?
4.Overall, do you think social media has a positive or negative impact on children and young people?
5.What concerns you most about children and young people online? (Select up to 3)
6.Do you think there should be a legal minimum age for social media access?
7.If yes, what do you think the minimum age should be?
8.Do you support restrictions on features designed to keep children online for longer?
9.Which online features should have age restrictions? (Select all that apply)
10.Do you support restrictions on mobile phone use during the school day?
11.Should schools remain flexible for certain circumstances? (Select all that apply)
12.Do parents and carers currently have enough support to manage children’s online activity?
13.What support would be most helpful for families? (Select up to 3)
14.How confident do you feel discussing online safety with children or young people?
15.What do you think Government should prioritise most when it comes to children’s online safety?
16.Are there any positive aspects of social media or technology you think policymakers should protect or encourage?
17.Any other comments or experiences you would like to share?