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Scott Mann Excerpts

Thursday 8th September 2016 Commons Chamber

[Karen Bradley]

The last time I stood at the Dispatch Box, we were discussing this very issue of hate crime. Let me now reiterate that there is no place for hatred in our society. There is no excuse for it, and anyone who is a victim must report that crime. I am, of course, meeting editors and others to discuss many points, and I assure the hon. Gentleman that I will raise this one.

[Scott Mann (North Cornwall) (Con)]

T9. Does my right hon. Friend agree that superfast broadband should be a statutory function in all new build properties?

[The Minister for Digital and Culture (Matt Hancock)]

We are introducing the universal service obligation to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to benefit from high-quality superfast broadband when that is possible, and fast broadband when necessary. Broadband is no longer merely a “nice to have”; it is vital to participation in modern society, and we want to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to acquire it.