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Digital Technology: Older People

Commons · Question 98391 · Tabled 9 Dec 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 17 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she has taken to reduce the rate of digital exclusion among elderly people in a) England and b) Romford constituency.

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 17 Dec 2025

We know that digital exclusion is a complex issue and some demographics are more likely to be digitally excluded than others, including older people - with statistics showing 86% of adults aged 60+ are online, compared to 95% of all UK adults in 2025 (202...