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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Jim Hood (Labour). It was answered on Wednesday, 25 November 2009 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Broadband

Question
I wish to take the positive message from the Secretary of State today. I had an open meeting in Lanark last week with voluntary organisations and small businesses in my constituency, particularly those in the Clyde valley, so his statement today will be good news, but we should roll out the programme as quickly as we can.
Answer

My hon. Friend makes the point that, for many people throughout Scotland and the UK, access to super-fast broadband is about a way of life. A decade or so ago, such infrastructure and technology was a luxury; today, it is increasingly a necessity. It is crucial that no one, for reasons of geography or income, be locked out of those changes.

Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
501 c514-5 
Session
2009-10
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Broadband Scotland
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk