Oral QuestionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

“What plans the Government has to increase digital connectivity in rural areas.”

Tabled: 22 February 2018Answered: 8 March 2018

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Answer from Hansard

Rachel Reeves

As my hon. Friend knows, sometimes the UK carbon price has been higher, but sometimes it has been lower than in the EU. This deal will ensure a bigger market that, on average, brings prices down. We are confident that the deal secured yesterday will bring more good jobs and bring down bills for consumers.