Internet: Rural Areas
Commons · Question 7324 · Tabled 4 Oct 2024 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of poor internet access on rural communities.
Answer
Answered by Chris Bryant, 14 Oct 2024
Poor internet access can have a devastating impact on rural and urban communities alike, which is why the government is determined to improve access and tackle digital exclusion. Digital connectivity is an important driver of economic growth. In 2022, pro...