Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 17697

Digital Technology: Older People

Tabled: 10 July 2026

Answered: 20 July 2026

Question

Dan Norris

Independent — North East Somerset and Hanham

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of trends in the level of digital exclusion among older people.

Answer

Kanishka Narayan

The Government’s ambition is simple: everyone, whatever their circumstances, should be able to get connected and get online, safely and with confidence In 2025, 20% of those aged 75+ do not have home internet access compared to 5% across all age groups. T...

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