Written question asked by Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 13 December 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 December 2011. It was answered by Charles Hendry (Conservative) on Monday, 19 December 2011 on behalf of the Department of Energy and Climate Change.
Energy: Meters
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what account his Department's consultation on smart meters and methods of connecting them will take of the difficulties encountered in the provision of broadband to rural areas.
- Answer
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The purpose of the procurement processes for the data and communication services is to evaluate the technical capability and value for money of proposed solutions. For communication services this will include assessing the proposed coverage, efficacy and viability of different technologies across Great Britain, including any particular challenges posed by rural areas.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 87158; 537 c990W
- Session
- 2010-12
- Subjects
- Energy Meters
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