Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 71103

Digital Technology: Older People

Tabled: 29 August 2025

Answered: 8 September 2025

Question

Wendy Chamberlain

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of digital exclusion on the quality of life for older people.

Answer

Ian Murray

Those who cannot use digital technologies are likely to pay more for certain transactions, have worse health outcomes, and find it more difficult to manage their finance. That’s why tackling digital exclusion, which disproportionately impacts certain demo...

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