Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to help tackle digital skills inequalities.

In February we published a Digital Inclusion Action Plan, which outlines the first five actions we are taking over the next year to boost digital inclusion across the UK.

These will be targeted at local initiatives for boosting digital skills and confidence, widening access to devices and connectivity, and supporting people in their communities. This includes increasing digital upskilling, and enhancing support for the Essential Digital Skills framework, which helps businesses and individuals obtain the necessary digital skills.

Additionally, The Department will deliver a £187 million 'TechFirst' programme and a charter to deliver AI skills for 7.5 million workers.