Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 68296

Broadband

Tabled: 15 July 2025

Answered: 23 July 2025

Question

Gregory Stafford

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent assessment he has made of the impact of geographic differences in full fibre availability on local economic development.

Answer

Chris Bryant

Digital infrastructure is a powerful driver of economic growth and development. In 2023, the telecoms services industry contributed around 2.5% to UK real GVA, up from 0.3% in 2010.Geographical areas with lower levels of full fibre availability are less l...

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