Oral QuestionMinistry of Defence

“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”

Tabled: 5 September 2023Answered: 11 September 2023

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.