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Rural broadband and digital-only services

Inquiry

The Government aims to provide universal access to standard broadband with a speed of at least 2 Mbps and to ensure superfast broadband is available to 95% of UK premises by 2017. Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) is responsible for managing the Rural Broadband Programme.

From January 2015 all applications for the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) schemes will have to be made online. The Rural Payments Agency has committed to providing “a range of additional support” for customers who can’t get online, don’t have access to a computer or don’t have the necessary skills to use one.

This inquiry will examine the current broadband coverage in rural areas and the new digital-only services. It will also look at the “Assisted Digital” support being offered.

Terms of reference: Rural broadband and digital-only services

Upcoming events

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Past events

Wednesday 10 December 2014
3:00pm Public
Rural broadband and digital-only services - Oral evidence 10 December 2014
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
Wednesday 3 December 2014
3:00pm Public
Rural broadband and digital-only services - Oral evidence 3 December 2014
Room 16, Palace of Westminster

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We receive a significant number of emails each day. All requests and invitations are considered but we do not respond directly to everyone. Please be aware, the committee does not look at individual cases or specific complaints.

  • Email: efracom@parliament.uk
  • Address: Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA