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Written question asked by John Nicolson (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 15 July 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 July 2021. It was answered by Matt Warman (Conservative) on Friday, 23 July 2021 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

IX Wireless: Blackburn

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to his participation in the launch of IX Wireless' broadband network in Blackburn in June 2021, whether he was aware at the time of that launch of the (a) financial contributions made by that company to Members of his party, (b) appointment of a Peer from his party as an advisor to that company, and (c) that a Peer from his own party is a director of IX Wireless' parent company.

Answer

The Government is committed to levelling up digital connectivity across the country, including by delivering a minimum of 85% gigabit-capable broadband coverage by 2025.

We are proud to work closely with the telecoms sector in achieving this goal and Ministers regularly support relevant industry announcements, such as the launch of IX Wireless’ broadband network in June. Other recent examples include my visit on 7 July to Dorset with Excelerate Technology and the Chancellor of the Exchequer to an Openreach facility in May.

This event was handled by the departmental officials in the usual way.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
33961
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Consultants Broadband Finance Members Peers Blackburn IX Wireless
Link
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