Written questions

Digital Technology: Older People

Commons · Question 103269 · Tabled 6 Jan 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 14 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what provisions are in place for older people with disabilities and who live in rural communities who may struggle with digital systems.

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 14 Jan 2026

Everyone should be able to benefit from the digital world - from saving on everyday bills to finding better jobs and accessing vital services like the NHS Last February we published the Digital Inclusion Action Plan, setting out the government's first ste...