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Project Gigabit: Cumbria

Asked by Tim FarronLiberal DemocratDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 17 October 2024UIN 8416

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what his Department's planned timetable is for making a decision on whether the parishes of (a) Warcop, (b) Hilton, (c) Murton and (d) Ormside will be included in Project Gigabit.

Answered by Chris Bryant

A Project Gigabit contract for Cumbria has been awarded to the broadband supplier Fibrus. Discussion on the inclusion of the parishes of Warcop, Hilton, Murton and Ormside within the contract is currently underway with Fibrus, with the aim of reaching an agreement by the end of December 2024.

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