MP hails new chapter for broadband

He was speaking at the second Broadband North Yorkshire
Conference on Saturday at
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Visitor Centre where he
was joined by Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Andrew Jones.

It saw North Yorkshire County Council and BT, the winner of a £50m contract to deliver superfast broadband in the county, outline plans for the future and launched the Superfast North Yorkshire project.

The event also heard that the project will see 35 jobs and 10 apprenticeships created.

Mr Smith said: “North Yorkshire is the first pilot area to start the roll-out of superfast broadband and this conference was an opportunity for residents and businesses to question BT and North Yorkshire County Council about their plans.

“Having secured millions of pounds of public money to boost our economy and give residents the same opportunities as those in major towns and cities from being better connected, Members of Parliament will now be watching BT and the county council to ensure they deliver on their promises.”