The same problem exists in Somerset, and it affects not only those who are seeking to retire but those who are seeking jobs. In my area, jobcentres are few and far between, and people seeking jobs must be online to apply for jobs that are advertised in jobcentres, so their opportunities are incredibly limited when they cannot get broadband.
Rural Broadband and Mobile Coverage
Proceeding contribution from
Tessa Munt
(Liberal Democrat)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 19 May 2011.
It occurred during Backbench debate on Rural Broadband and Mobile Coverage.
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