Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 14 Jul 2020
UK Telecommunications
"I welcome the Government’s announcement and the fact that they have listened to Members across the House. It is right that they have taken action from the US approach and its implementation of sanctions. But if the Government are going to be clear-eyed about China, they must also be clear-eyed …..."Anthony Mangnall - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 14th July 2020
Asked by:
Anthony Mangnall (Conservative - Totnes)
Question
to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps he is taking to support the Connecting Devon and Somerset scheme to ensure that all parliamentary constituencies in that area gain improved broadband coverage.
Answered by Matt Warman
Good progress has been made in Devon and Somerset, with 93% of premises having access to superfast broadband. To date, Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) have directly provided superfast access to more than 300,000 homes and businesses. Their current live contract with Airband will have delivered connectivity to c.21,000 premises across the two counties by the end of summer.
Building Digital UK (BDUK) officials are in regular contact with CDS, and are committed to delivering connectivity to those parts of the two counties that are currently unserved as quickly as possible. A £38 million procurement to target up to 89,000 premises is underway, with initial bids for this procurement now received. BDUK will continue to provide support and guidance to CDS during this procurement process, as well as during the delivery stages.
In the meantime for those still struggling, the Universal Service Obligation (USO) gives eligible premises in the UK the right to request a decent and affordable connection. For those rural areas across Devon and Somerset, voucher funding may be available to rural SMEs and residents where they can claim up to £3,500 and £1,500 respectively.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 10 Mar 2020
Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Bill
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 10 Mar 2020
Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Bill
"Is my right hon. Friend aware of the Made in China 2025 strategy, which aims to see China extend its influence in telecommunications networks across the world? I find that extremely worrying, and it makes me think that Huawei is not only a high-risk vendor but will become an increasingly …..."Anthony Mangnall - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 22 Jan 2020
Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Bill
"Mr Deputy Speaker, thank you. I am going to try to be simultaneously positive and brief in my deliberations in this debate on telecommunications infrastructure. I hope to be able to contribute my views on this issue and address the House for the first time as the Member for Totnes.
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 22 Jan 2020
Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Bill
"Later.
We have many successes, of which we are proud, but we also have underlying issues, which I hope to be able to address as the representative for Totnes. The closure of Dartmouth’s cottage hospital in 2017 has left a community fearing for its future health provisions. With a health …..."Anthony Mangnall - View Speech
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