§ Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what percentage of UK households and businesses are able to receive ADSL telecommunication services in(a) the United Kingdom and (b) Scotland. [92724]
§ Mr. Timms[holding answer 23 January 2003]: Oftel statistics for 1 November 2002, available at www.oftel.gov.uk, show that 63 per cent. of UK households and businesses were able to receive ADSL services at that date. Research undertaken by Analysis for the Government shows that at the end of August 2002, 39 per cent. of households in Scotland were able to receive ADSL services. This rises to 53 per cent. of households in Scotland counting ADSL and cable modem together.