Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 50363

Broadband: Rural Areas

Tabled: 6 May 2025

Answered: 13 May 2025

Named Day

Question

Graham Leadbitter

Scottish National Party — Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to ensure that people in rural areas have equal access to broadband services.

Answer

Chris Bryant

Project Gigabit is the government’s programme to roll out fast, reliable broadband to UK premises that are not included in suppliers' commercial plans. Over 35 contracts, with a combined value of over £2.3 billion, have already been signed to deliver giga...

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