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Broadband: Rural Areas

Asked by Freddie van MierloLiberal DemocratDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 8 January 2025UIN 21460

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps is he taking to ensure that all villages are included the rollout of broadband infrastructure.

Answered by Chris Bryant

The Government is committed to the rollout of fast, reliable broadband to all parts of the UK. So far we have over 30 Project Gigabit contracts in place, filling in gaps that are not being met commercially, predominantly in rural areas. This includes a contract across South Oxfordshire which will provide approximately 3,500 premises in the Henley and Thame constituency with access to gigabit-capable broadband.

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