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Debate between Carolyn Harris and Lord Vaizey of Didcot
Tuesday 30th June 2015

(9 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Vaizey of Didcot Portrait Mr Vaizey
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Yes. The success of the broadband programme so far means that focus is now turning to the final 5%, and in the next few months we will announce our plans to deliver for them. I am delighted that some £14 million has helped Hampshire get to 89%, and phase 2 will take it to 96%.

Carolyn Harris Portrait Carolyn Harris (Swansea East) (Lab)
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Does the Minister think that it is acceptable that in half the Government’s enterprise zones firms do not have full access to superfast broadband?

Lord Vaizey of Didcot Portrait Mr Vaizey
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It is important that we get superfast broadband to as many businesses as possible. I was delighted that last week we were able to say that 25,000 businesses have taken advantage of our excellent voucher scheme.