Oral QuestionMinistry of Defence

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 22 March 2022Answered: 28 March 2022

Asked by

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UKRomford

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Defence

Answer from Hansard

The Minister for Digital Government and Data (Ian Murray)

According to independent analysis, more than 89% of UK premises can access a gigabit-capable connection. We have recently reconfirmed our commitment to achieving nationwide gigabit coverage and expect 99% of premises to have access to a gigabit-capable connection by 2032. In the period up to 31 March 2025, more than 1.2 million premises in hard-to-reach communities across the UK have been upgraded to gigabit-capable broadband through Government-funded programmes.