United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 41626
Broadband: Access
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26 March 2025
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31 March 2025 · Answer
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Summary
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology if he will ensure that (a) digital access is classified as a basic utility and (b) suppliers connect broadband in a timely manner.
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26 March 2025
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology if he will ensure that (a) digital access is classified as a basic utility and (b) suppliers connect broadband in a timely manner.
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31 March 2025
Answer
The Government recognises that access to the internet is essential for participation in society. There is no single definition of a utility; gas, water, electricity and telecoms are regulated differently. Unlike other sectors, the UK telecoms market is co...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-03-26/41626
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1789084
- uk · wq-1789084 · source updated 31 March 2025