Government would not support social media ban for under-16s, minister says

Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle arrives in Downing Street, London, for a Cabinet meeting (Ben Whitley/PA) - (PA Wire)

The UK Government would not support an Australia-style blanket ban on under-16s using social media, the Technology Secretary has said.

Peter Kyle said he believes decisions about when children should access social media should be left to parents.