§ Mr. ConnartyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what assessment he has made of the benefits of access to broadband services for Wales; and if he will make a statement. [61797]
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§ Mr. Paul MurphyThe Government believe that rapid roll-out and adoption of broadband across the UK is important to both their social and economic objectives.
The Welsh Development Agency commissioned a report on the availability of advanced broadband telecommunications in Wales. The report highlighted the need for widespread access to information and communications technology, as it is becoming increasingly important in today's society, as an essential enabler of economic growth, social inclusion and efficient public sector services.