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Broadband: Rural Areas

Asked by Wendy ChamberlainLiberal DemocratDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 8 September 2025UIN 71102

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to ensure the availability of reliable broadband in rural areas to support access to essential services.

Answered by Ian Murray

Through Project Gigabit, we are delivering future-proofed, gigabit-capable connections nationwide, to UK premises that are not included in suppliers' commercial plans, including to premises in rural areas.

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