Rural Broadband Debate

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Karl McCartney

Main Page: Karl McCartney (Conservative - Lincoln)

Rural Broadband

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Wednesday 23rd March 2011

(13 years, 8 months ago)

Westminster Hall
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Rory Stewart Portrait Rory Stewart
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I give way again.

Karl McCartney Portrait Karl MᶜCartney (Lincoln) (Con)
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My hon. Friend may not be aware that below Lincoln are urban areas, within the constituency but outside the city boundary, and including Bracebridge heath, that still have problems with a lack of suitable broadband provision. All Conservative councils, particularly North Kesteven district council and local Conservative Councillor Mike Gallagher, have been active in seeking to resolve the matter, and have established a good connections group as part of the Lincolnshire sustainable community strategy. Indeed, they have applied to BDUK—Broadband Delivery UK—for pilot scheme funding to improve the provision of broadband in those areas. Does my hon. Friend agree that we need to work together to improve our constituents’ access to suitable broadband connectivity and to enhance the competitiveness of businesses in our constituencies?

Rory Stewart Portrait Rory Stewart
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Absolutely. I give way once more.