I thank my right hon. Friend for giving way; it gives me the chance to thank him sincerely on behalf of my constituents, because my constituency has gone from 25% to 70% fast broadband. Does he agree that we may need creative ways of ensuring that the 5% or 10% of areas, including the most rural, that may never benefit from fibre can get alternative provision?
Broadband Universal Service Obligation
Proceeding contribution from
George Freeman
(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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