7th April 2008: Government calls for views on how commercialism affects children

The Secretary of State for Children, Families and Schools today called for views on how the commercial world affect children. Parents and young children are being encouraged to respond online.

Amid concerns about the impact of advertising and commercialism on children's development, the government Department is asking a series of questions about advertising, shopping and marketing towards children.

If you have strong views about the way in which advertisers target children, this is your chance to make your views known in advance of government action (or inaction) on the issue.

You can get all the information you need on the consultation via the Department for Children, Families and Schools website.