Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Kerry McCarthy and Michelle Donelan

Thursday 26th January 2023 Commons Chamber

[Michelle Donelan]

London and the west midlands are among the best-connected regions in the country: coverage in London is at 83% and in Birmingham it is even higher at 93%. However, as my hon. Friend points out, there is still more to do. This month we have brought into force new laws that make it easier for telecom companies to get faster broadband into 9 million flats where people are living, and the vast majority of premises in urban areas will be connected by 2025, whether by Openreach or another provider, at no cost to the taxpayer.

[Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East) (Lab)]

4. What support the Government are providing to grassroots music venues.