Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much funding from Project Gigabit has been allocated to Romford constituency.

Project Gigabit funding is not allocated at a constituency or regional level. Instead, it is targeted at premises across the UK that need it most, specifically those outside of suppliers' commercial plans.

According to the independent website Thinkbroadband.com, almost 94% of premises in the Romford constituency can access a gigabit-capable broadband connection. This is above the UK average of 85%.

We anticipate that the majority of the remaining premises in urban areas such as Romford will receive a gigabit-capable connection through the commercial market, without the need for Project Gigabit subsidy. However, funding will continue to be allocated where it is needed.