Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Wales Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Chris Ruane Excerpts
Wednesday 27th June 2012

(11 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Jones Portrait Mr Jones
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Yes, the Welsh Assembly Government have been given double the expected Barnett consequential in order to deliver broadband infrastructure in Wales. I am reliably informed that an announcement will be made this summer.

Chris Ruane Portrait Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd) (Lab)
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How will the Minister ensure that BT is not the monopoly supplier of broadband in north Wales?

David Jones Portrait Mr Jones
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I think the hon. Gentleman had better speak to his colleagues in the Welsh Assembly Government, who will shortly be allotting the contract for broadband in Wales.