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Telecommunications Cables: Falkland Islands

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 29 April 2025UIN 46068

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what progress he has made on the installation of a subsea data connection for the Falkland Islands.

Answered by Chris Bryant

The installation of subsea telecoms cables is generally a commercial enterprise. DSIT is not currently engaged in any work to create a connection to the Falkland Islands.

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