Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 112410
Digital Technology: Disadvantaged
Tabled: 10 February 2026
Answered: 19 February 2026
Question
Shivani Raja
Conservative — Leicester East
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the level of digital exclusion in Leicester; and what steps she is taking to improve the level of digital skills and access.
Answer
Kanishka NarayanEveryone 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. Data from 2025 shows that 18% adults in the UK labour force...
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