AQW 42624/11-15

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 20/02/2015
Answered On Date: 04/03/2015
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to detail the eligibility criteria for the Broadband UK Connection Voucher Scheme.

Answer:

The Super-connected Cities Programme is managed by Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK), a unit within the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Business premises, within the Belfast and Londonderry council areas, who meet the eligibility criteria at https://www.connectionvouchers.co.uk/superconnected-cities/

can apply for grants up to £3,000, to cover the cost of high speed broadband installation.

The Super-connected Cities Programme is being extended to include other council areas. This presents an opportunity for our new Super-Councils to apply for a voucher scheme, similar to those that exist in Belfast and Londonderry council areas.

My Department facilitated an information event on 23 February 2015 to advise council representatives of further details.