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Digital Technology: Older People

Asked by Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist PartyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 22 January 2025UIN 23768

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to support elderly people with digital inclusivity.

Answered by Chris Bryant

Digital inclusion is a priority for this Government. We want everyone to have the access, skills, support and confidence to participate in a modern digital society, whatever their circumstances. We also understand that digital exclusion disproportionately impacts certain demographics, including older people.

That is why, as we develop our approach to tackling this issue, we are working closely with key partners in the third sector, industry and local authorities to base interventions on and target them to individual needs. I hope to say more on this in the near future.

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