Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 107945
Broadband: Rural Areas
Tabled: 22 January 2026
Answered: 30 January 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions she has had with broadband providers on the adequacy of broadband (a) coverage and (b) speed in rural areas.
Answer
Kanishka NarayanWe recognise that reliable broadband underpins all aspects of modern life, including access to and modernisation of essential services.The government, in consultation with industry set targets for broadband coverage in the UK. The government is committed ...
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