Department for Science, Innovation and Technology written question – answered at on 30 June 2025.
Rachel Gilmour
Liberal Democrat, Tiverton and Minehead
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to tackle digital exclusion among older people.
Chris Bryant
The Minister of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
Tackling digital exclusion, which disproportionately impacts certain demographics including older people, is a priority for government.
That is why we published the Digital Inclusion Action Plan – First Steps in February 2025, which outlines the first five actions we are taking over the next year on digital inclusion. Digital exclusion is often age-related, which is why we are keen to address lack of digital skills, as well as access to the internet and to suitable devices.
These actions are our immediate steps to boost digital skills and confidence, widen access to devices and connectivity, and get support to people in their own communities so everyone can reap the benefits of technology.
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