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Digital Technology: Disadvantaged

Asked by Saqib BhattiConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 29 April 2025UIN 47838

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what progress he has made on establishing the Digital Inclusion Action Committee.

Answered by Chris Bryant

The Digital Inclusion Action Committee is an external advisory body that will work closely with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. It will be made up of national and local experts to tackle digital exclusion. Its role is to scrutinise, steer and help determine the work of the government in reducing digital exclusion in every part of the UK.

The Expression of Interest closed on 2nd April, and selection is underway, led by Baroness Armstrong. Attendees are expected to be announced in Spring 2025. The first meeting will take place shortly thereafter.

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