Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Julian Smith and Mike Crockart

Thursday 8th September 2011 Commons Chamber

[Julian Smith (Skipton and Ripon) (Con)]

10. What recent progress his Department has made in delivering broadband to rural communities.

[Mike Crockart (Edinburgh West) (LD)]

16. What steps he is taking to improve broadband provision for rural communities.

[The Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport (Mr Jeremy Hunt)]

In August, I announced indicative funding for all parts of the UK for our ambition to have not just universal 2 megabit coverage, but 90% coverage of superfast broadband.