Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 21460

Broadband: Rural Areas

Tabled: 19 December 2024
Answered: 8 January 2025
Named Day

Question

Freddie van Mierlo

Liberal DemocratHenley and Thame

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps is he taking to ensure that all villages are included the rollout of broadband infrastructure.

Answer

Chris Bryant
The Government is committed to the rollout of fast, reliable broadband to all parts of the UK. So far we have over 30 Project Gigabit contracts in place, filling in gaps that are not being met commercially, predominantly in rural areas. This includes a co...

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