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Written question asked by Lord Jones of Cheltenham (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 3 March 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 March 2015. It was answered by Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 March 2015 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Broadband: Rural Areas

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they plan to fast-track those rural areas which have not received funding for superfast broadband.

Answer

Superfast Broadband will be available to 95% of UK homes and businesses by 2017. The Government is undertaking a number of market testing pilot projects to explore options for extending coverage beyond the 95% level.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5394
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Broadband Rural areas
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk