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Written question asked by Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 December 2025 (named day). It was answered by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 December 2025 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Broadband: Henley and Thame

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme will be reintroduced in Henley and Thame constituency.

Answer

Our priority currently is to provide gigabit-capable coverage to as many premises as possible in Henley and Thame constituency through our Project Gigabit contracts, rather than through other schemes.

Project Gigabit contracts give better certainty of delivery than voucher projects, and also involve lower administrative overhead for suppliers and communities as well as the government. Future delivery is therefore much more likely to be through contracts rather than voucher delivery in most areas.

We will continue to monitor progress and review the need for further support as delivery continues. If gaps in coverage are identified, further interventions, including reopening the voucher scheme, may be considered.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
97000
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Broadband Voucher schemes Henley and Thame
Link
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