Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 112410

Digital Technology: Disadvantaged

Tabled: 10 February 2026
Answered: 19 February 2026

Question

Shivani Raja

ConservativeLeicester 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 Narayan
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. Data from 2025 shows that 18% adults in the UK labour force...

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