PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Coronavirus: Disinformation (20 April 2020)

The Government takes the issue of disinformation very seriously. We have brought together existing cross-Government monitoring and analysis capabilities to provide the most comprehensive picture possible about the extent, scope and impact of disinformation and misinformation linked to COVID-19.

We are working with strategic communications experts to ensure that we are prepared to respond to disinformation campaigns where necessary. As part of this work, we are regularly engaging with the social media platforms.

We are also working with industry to support the introduction of systems and processes that promote authoritative sources and reduce dangerous advice.