Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Kevin Hollinrake and Kelly Tolhurst

Thursday 3rd December 2015 Commons Chamber

[Kevin Hollinrake (Thirsk and Malton) (Con)]

1. What plans his Department has to ensure universal provision of fast or superfast broadband.

[Kelly Tolhurst (Rochester and Strood) (Con)]

4. What plans his Department has to ensure universal provision of fast or superfast broadband.

[The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Mr John Whittingdale)]

By the end of 2017, 95% of homes and businesses in the United Kingdom will have access to superfast broadband. As my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister announced last month, by the end of this Parliament people will have a legal right to request a broadband connection, no matter where they live. We will be consulting on these plans, which will put access to broadband on a similar footing with other basic services early next year.