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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by John Howell (Conservative). It was answered by Jeremy Hunt (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 June 2012 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Superfast Broadband

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, what recent progress he has made on his plans to ensure the UK has the best superfast broadband network in Europe.
Answer

I have now approved 37 out of 43 local broadband plans—that is, almost 90% across the whole country—and nine are in procurement. A number of those are almost ready to begin delivery, and the other projects are being prepared for procurement with support from Broadband Delivery UK, which is also finalising details for the broadband delivery framework contract.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
111304 
546 cc446-9 
Session
2012-13
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Broadband
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk