7. 6. Statement: Superfast Broadband in Wales

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:15 pm on 11 October 2016.

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Photo of Paul Davies Paul Davies Conservative 5:15, 11 October 2016

Diolch, Lywydd. Like others, I also welcome that the Welsh Government has committed £12.9 million to reaching those final few per cent of properties. But can the Minister perhaps provide any further details at this stage on how that funding will actually be allocated across Wales, given concerns raised by many of my constituents regarding the lack of action in some areas? I know that the Minister has said today that the Government monitors the delivery of broadband services very carefully, but can she tell us specifically how the Government will be monitoring to make sure that these services are actually being delivered on time or within acceptable timescales? If they’re not achieved, I think the Minister confirmed earlier that penalties can be imposed by the Government if the work is not carried out in a timely and appropriate manner. So, can she confirm if she believes the penalties she has at her disposal are sufficient to ensure that the work is undertaken in a timely and appropriate manner?