Written question asked by Earl of Northesk (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 November 2002. It was answered by Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour) on Monday, 4 November 2002.

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Sainsbury of Turville, Lord

Question

Whether they believe there are any lessons to be learnt for the roll-out of broadband connectivity in the United Kingdom from the fact that South Korea provided $1.5 billion of public money to provide a backbone network and a further $1 billion on loans to ensure companies took broadband to rural areas. [HL 5957].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

640 c78WA; HL 5957

Session

2001-02

Subjects

Access Deployment Broadband Government assistance Internet Rural areas South Korea