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Digital Technology: Disadvantaged

Asked by Saqib BhattiConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 30 April 2025UIN 47837

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much money the Government has committed for the Digital Inclusion Fund; and how it will be allocated.

Answered by Chris Bryant

Digital inclusion is a priority for Government. The Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund is designed to support initiatives that increase digital participation and to identify innovative best practice with an ambition to scale and replicate successful digital inclusion activities.

Further details of funding will be shared in due course.

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