Research Briefing
A briefing paper on the UK Government's current and past funding programmes for gigabit-broadband roll-out, including Project Gigabit. These funding programmes are mainly aimed at rural areas that are not met by commercial investment.
Research Briefing
This Library Briefing looks at the Government's plans to regulate harmful online content.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library Briefing provides information about the Universal Service Obligation (USO) for broadband.
Research Briefing
This Library Briefing provides a selection of comment on the draft Online Safety Bill.
Debate Pack
MPs will debate the rollout of ultrafast broadband in Devon and Somerset in Westminster Hall on 11 January 2022 from 2:30pm until 4:00pm. This debate will be led by Selaine Saxby MP.
Research Briefing
Following its passage through the House of Lords, this briefing analyses the progress of the Telecommunications (Security) Bill up until this point. It provides a summary of what happened during both Commons and Lords stages and how the Bill has changed. It is prepared in advance of consideration of Lords amendments to the Bill in the House of Commons, scheduled for Monday 8 November 2021.
Debate Pack
There will be a debate in Westminster Hall on Thursday 4 November 2021 at 1.30pm on tackling the digital divide. The subject for this debate has been nominated by the Backbench Business Committee and the debate will be opened by Stephen Timms MP.
Insight
The availability of gigabit speeds had risen to 36% of premises by January 2021 according to recent Ofcom data.
Research Briefing
This paper provides an analysis of the Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Bill 2019-21 and its progress through Parliament.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides information about the roll-out of superfast broadband in the UK and the Government's superfast broadband funding programme.
Debate Pack
A debate will be held in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 3 December 2020 on Digital infrastructure, connectivity and accessibility. The subject for the debate has been nominated by the Backbench Business Committee and the debate will be opened by Esther McVey and Julie Elliott. This House of Commons Library Debate Pack has been prepared ahead of the debate.
Research Briefing
In the latter half of 2020 the largely cordial relationship between the UK and China has deteriorated sharply. This has happened after over two decades when, regardless of the political complexion of successive UK governments, the trend was towards closer engagement and cooperation. This briefing looks at why and how this has happened.
Debate Pack
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 4 March 2020 at 9.30am on the security implications of including Huawei in 5G. The debate will be opened by Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP.
Insight
Internet connectivity is now an essential part of modern life. So how will the new Government support new nationwide digital infrastructure?
Insight
How should social media be regulated for harmful online content and activity?
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