Labour promised 100% coverage of 2 megabits; it did not propose a universal service obligation that allows someone who does not have broadband to demand it. When the Prime Minister announced it, he had, indeed, consulted Ministers.
Broadband Universal Service Obligation
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Vaizey of Didcot
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 15 December 2016.
It occurred during Backbench debate on Broadband Universal Service Obligation.
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2016-17
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