Oral Question·Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
“What steps she is taking to improve digital connectivity in rural areas.”
Tabled: 27 August 2026Answered: 3 September 2026
Asked by
James Wild
Conservative — North West Norfolk
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Answer from Hansard
The Solicitor General
The Government are deeply committed to addressing the important issue of rural crime; that is why we are strengthening neighbourhood policing in rural areas and implementing stronger laws to prevent farm theft and fly-tipping. In addition, we are recommitted to their being a specialist Crown prosecutor in each CPS area who supports the police in charging and prosecuting rural crime.