Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 72462

Broadband: Older People

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 8 September 2025

Question

James MacCleary

Liberal DemocratLewes

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to ensure equitable access to fibre broadband in older houses in rural areas.

Answer

Ian Murray
The Government is committed to ensuring at least 99% of premises receive gigabit broadband coverage by 2032.To ensure equitable broadband access, through Project Gigabit we are delivering broadband to UK premises (typically via fibre connections) that are...

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