Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 46068
Telecommunications Cables: Falkland Islands
Tabled: 17 April 2025
Answered: 29 April 2025
Question
Ben Obese-Jecty
Conservative — Huntingdon
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what progress he has made on the installation of a subsea data connection for the Falkland Islands.
Answer
Chris BryantThe installation of subsea telecoms cables is generally a commercial enterprise. DSIT is not currently engaged in any work to create a connection to the Falkland Islands.