Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 98390

ICT: 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 improve computer literacy rates amongst elderly people in a) England and b) Romford constituency.

Answer

Kanishka Narayan
We know there are lower computer literacy rates amongst older people and this can lead to digital exclusion - with statistics showing 86% of adults aged 60+ are online, compared to 95% of all UK adults in 2025 (2025 Consumer Digital Index report).That’s w...

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