Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 114373
Broadband: Rural Areas
Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 3 March 2026
Question
Mr Lee Dillon
Liberal Democrat — Newbury
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to ensure that rural shops have (a) reliable broadband and (b) reliable mobile connectivity.
Answer
Kanishka NarayanThe government is continuing to work in partnership with industry to rollout gigabit coverage and maintain a stable pro‑competition regulatory environment that encourages private investment.This is complemented by Project Gigabit, where we are delivering ...
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