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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Full-fibre Broadband Network

Wednesday 14 October 2020 · 2 questions

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Jamie Stone asked about progress on expanding Wales's full-fibre broadband network.
  • The Minister offered to provide advice to the Scottish Government if invited.
  • The Minister mentioned that small innovative companies can do what Openreach cannot.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Jamie Stone Lib Dem Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Scotland Wales Science & Technology
Context

The question addresses the lack of full-fibre broadband access in remote areas of Wales and the UK.

Question

What progress has been made on expanding Wales's full-fibre broadband network. I represent one of the most remote parts of the UK, and far too many of my constituents simply cannot get decent connectivity.

Answer from David Davies

If the Scottish Government care to issue me with an invitation, I stand ready to serve and offer advice such as I can. Actually, I think my advice is that are innovative small companies out there that are able to do things that Openreach apparently cannot do. I saw an example of that in Wales, and I am sure there must be many others.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The Minister did not directly share his experience or know-how with the Scottish Government as requested.

How: If The Scottish Government Care To Issue Me With An Invitation

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Q2 Jamie Stone Lib Dem Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Scotland Wales Science & Technology
Context

The question addresses the lack of full-fibre broadband access in remote areas of Wales and the UK.

Question

I suspect that my question will come as no surprise. I represent one of the most remote parts of the UK, and far too many of my constituents simply cannot get decent connectivity. Could the Minister please share his experience and his know-how with the Scottish Government so that we can get this problem sorted out?

Answer from David Davies

If the Scottish Government care to issue me with an invitation, I stand ready to serve and offer advice such as I can. Actually, I think my advice is that are innovative small companies out there that are able to do things that Openreach apparently cannot do. I saw an example of that in Wales, and I am sure there must be many others.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The Minister did not directly share his experience or know-how with the Scottish Government as requested.

How: If The Scottish Government Care To Issue Me With An Invitation

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