Digital Technology: Older People
Commons · Question 123617 · Tabled 25 Mar 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to help support digital literacy in older people.
Answer
Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 16 Apr 2026
We recognise that older people often have lower rates of digital literacy, which can put them at greater risk of digital exclusion.The Government remains committed to supporting older people to develop the skills and confidence they need. Through the Gove...