Debate contribution: Broadband in Rural Areas

Debate contribution by Mr Patsy McGlone on 25 February 2025.

MLA: Mr Patsy McGlone
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 25 February 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Broadband in Rural Areas
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4815363

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Thank you for that, Minister. You will forgive me for saying that, "We will learn lessons" is probably one of the most abused phrases in the lexicon of the Civil Service. I do not anticipate that you will do this, but, given that your Department invested considerable amounts of money in that project, as did DFE and, indeed, the UK Government, will you be able to report back, or will it be left to the Department for the Economy to report on what future-proofing measures will be taken to ensure that people are not left stranded in a similar way, especially those in our more isolated rural areas?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 1071/22-27.

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