Mobile Phone and Broadband Prices Debate
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Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee
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Mobile Phone and Broadband Prices
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Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Lab)
It is very important that there is connectivity across all the nations, and geographic coverage targets do include all nations. Many of the programmes in place to support the commercial rollout prioritise those rural areas, including for example in Scotland, Northern Ireland and across the devolved nations, so that all people can benefit from increased connectivity.
Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee (Non-Afl)
My Lords, I urge the Minister to look at the experience of Northern Ireland because, under the confidence and supply agreement signed with the then Conservative Government, Northern Ireland has the best connectivity anywhere in the United Kingdom. That has shown what an enabler it has been for young people and businesses right across Northern Ireland.
Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Lab)
That experience indeed shows that good connectivity can provide opportunities for young people to participate in the economy and society. It is our aspiration that all people should have those opportunities.