Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 31359

Broadband

Tabled: 12 February 2025

Answered: 28 February 2025

Question

Mr Peter Bedford

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the roll out of broadband in (a) the United Kingdom, (b) Leicestershire and (c) Mid Leicestershire constituency.

Answer

Chris Bryant

According to the independent website Thinkbroadband.com, over 86% of premises in the UK can now access a gigabit-capable connection. In Leicestershire this figure is currently at 83%, and for the Mid Leicestershire constituency it is over 89%.As of the en...

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