Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Project Gigabit contract redesign on the roll out of gigabit broadband.

This government is committed to achieving nationwide gigabit broadband coverage by 2032. We are making good progress on Project Gigabit, and as of the end of March 2026, over 1.4 million premises in hard-to-reach communities across the UK had been upgraded to gigabit-capable broadband through government-funded programmes.

Building Digital UK (BDUK) closely monitors contract performance through regular reporting and governance. Where suppliers are unable to proceed, BDUK acts swiftly to put alternative plans in place to ensure delivery continues wherever possible.

While delivery depends on technical feasibility and planning checks, Project Gigabit contracts provide strong safeguards and oversight to ensure suppliers progress delivery in line with agreed milestones.