Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 11467
Rural Areas: Broadband
Tabled: 28 October 2024
Answered: 4 November 2024
Named DayQuestion
Samantha Niblett
Labour — South Derbyshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of increasing funding for digital connectivity in rural areas.
Answer
Chris BryantAs outlined in the Autumn Budget, we are continuing to drive progress in improving broadband and mobile coverage across the country, including in rural areas, confirming over £500 million of funding for next year (in 2025‑26).We are committed to Project G...
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