Digital Technology: Disadvantaged
Commons · Question 114297 · Tabled 20 Feb 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Lee Anderson
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to reduce digital exclusion.
Answer
Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 2 Mar 2026
Everyone should be able to benefit from the digital world - helping families save money, get a better job, and access services like the NHS more easily.But we know some people face real barriers. In 2025, 5% of UK adults were offline and many homes don’t ...