Broadband: Rural Areas
Commons · Question 10563 · Tabled 22 Oct 2024 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 30 Oct 2024
Question
Asked by Ben Maguire
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure equality of access to rural fibre-optic infrastructure.
Answer
Answered by Chris Bryant, 30 Oct 2024
Poor internet access can pose significant challenges for rural and urban communities alike, which is why the government is determined to improve access and promote digital participation. The Government is committed to improving broadband access in rural a...