Written questions

Project Gigabit

Commons · Question 112693 · Tabled 11 Feb 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 23 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Freddie van Mierlo

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what the (a) current planned deadlines are for new applications to the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme, and (b) whether any changes to those deadlines are under consideration.

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 23 Feb 2026

The Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS) will come to an end on 31 March 2028. The following deadlines will apply to meet this closure date:31 August 2026 - New voucher project submissions.31 March 2027 - Vouchers issued. Vouchers requested but not val...