Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of whether existing legislation enables broadband providers to upgrade all existing infrastructure in multi-dwelling units to full fibre.

The Government is committed to ensuring at least 99% of premises receive gigabit broadband coverage by 2032 and, as of January 2026, Ofcom report that 88% of UK premises can access a gigabit-capable connection.

The telecoms sector have highlighted that access to multi-dwelling units remain a barrier to network rollout. As confirmed in the King’s Speech, following a consultation on legislative proposals for broadband rollout in leasehold flats, measures will be taken forward in the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill as soon as parliamentary time allows.