§ Mr. EdwardsTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps she is taking to increase broadband coverage in Monmouthshire. [45866]
§ Mr. AlexanderThe Government broadband strategy can be found in the second annual UK Online Report and sets out a number of measures to stimulate broadband supply in areas without coverage.
799WLast year we announced a £30 million fund to encourage broadband rollout in each region of the country and last week I set out how that money would be spent in each region.
Wales will receive £2.67 million which will be used to: further develop the all-Wales broadband Lifelong Learning Network which will link up all educational facilities, libraries and adult learning centres within Wales with broadband services to allow the public to access broadband services; and develop a wireless broadband project that will utilise wireless technology to enable online communities to use and create digital content.