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3dNCRknK
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Edward Vaizey
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<p>The UK Government allocated £100.8 million to the Scottish Government to support improved broadband coverage in Scotland and the Scottish Government has lead responsibility for its own schemes and delivery of projects in Scotland with support from BDUK. The Rural Community Broadband Fund applies in England only.</p><p>The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has not made any assessment of its broadband targets on the availability of video relay services for British Sign Language users in Scotland. The Scottish Government has responsibility for the delivery of broadband projects with funding from DCMS within Scotland and for promoting the benefits of these projects to consumers. Projects with funding from Broadband Delivery UK do not require use of any specific technologies to deliver the required broadband speeds.</p><p>Ofcom have said Standard broadband has been available from virtually every telephone exchange in the UK for a number of years, although the ability to receive a service at a given property is dependent on the length and quality of the telephone line.</p><p>DCMS has confirmed with HM Treasury that it will aim to reach 95% superfast broadband coverage by 2017 using the £250 million announced in spending round 2013, assuming local match funding. The Treasury has also announced a further £10 million to support market testing of alternative approaches for</p>
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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Edward Vaizey
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