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Debate between Lord Vaizey of Didcot and Lucy Allan(8 years, 1 month ago)
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Mr Vaizey
My message to the hon. Lady, as opposed to her constituents, is that people have to make up their mind. One moment I am being berated because BT has a monopoly and now I am being berated because people are choosing a different provider. Broadband 4 the Rural North is a fantastic community broadband programme. We encourage lots of competition for BT and I am pleased that B4RN is thriving and providing an excellent service to her constituents.
Lucy Allan (Telford) (Con)
T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
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Debate between Lord Vaizey of Didcot and Lucy Allan(8 years, 5 months ago)
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Lucy Allan (Telford) (Con)
5. When he plans for a broadband universal service obligation to be in place.
The Minister for Culture and the Digital Economy (Mr Edward Vaizey)
The hon. Lady raises an important topic. We have a close relationship with the Home Office and keep in close contact with it in on this important issue. Working with organisations such as Tech City UK, we have reformed immigration rules to allow people with the right kind of high-level skills to enter the country and work in our creative industries, and we will continue to work with the Home Office on the issue.
Lucy Allan (Telford) (Con)
T2. The Minister will be delighted to know that last night, Telford Town Park was announced as the UK’s best park. Will she join me in congratulating all those involved, particularly in Hollinswood and Randlay Parish Council, Friends of Telford Town Park and Telford and Wrekin Council, for the important work that they do?