Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 98391

Digital Technology: Older People

Tabled: 9 December 2025
Answered: 17 December 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UKRomford

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she has taken to reduce the rate of digital exclusion among elderly people in a) England and b) Romford constituency.

Answer

Kanishka Narayan
We know that digital exclusion is a complex issue and some demographics are more likely to be digitally excluded than others, including older people – with statistics showing 86% of adults aged 60+ are online, compared to 95% of all UK adults in 2025 (202...

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