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Broadband: Mid Dorset and North Poole

Asked by Vikki SladeLiberal DemocratDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 17 June 2025UIN 58804

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department plans to resume the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme in Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

Answered by Chris Bryant

As part of Project Gigabit, broadband suppliers are delivering contracts designed to connect a greater number of premises than the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme. Nonetheless, the voucher scheme is still being used on a targeted basis. Building Digital UK (BDUK) will continue to engage with suppliers on where they could use the scheme effectively. I would encourage the hon. Member to contact BDUK if she believes there are communities in Mid Dorset and North Poole which would be best served by the voucher scheme.

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