Budget 2017: The key talking points at a glance
Chancellor Philip Hammond has delivered his first Budget, focusing on technology and local authorities in the process
Chancellor Philip Hammond has delivered his first Budget, focusing on technology and local authorities in the process
Chancellor Philip Hammond has delivered his first Budget, focusing on technology and local authorities in the process.
Some of the key points that he discussed are as follows:
Responding to the Spring Budget Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission, Lord Adonis said: “The government’s positive response to the commission’s recommendations on mobile connectivity and 5G is welcome.
“The commission’s central finding was that mobile connectivity has become a necessity. It is great to see that the government is ready to take an active role in ensuring services are available wherever we live, work and travel, and that our roads, railways and city centres are 5G ready.
“But the strategy around digital connectivity needs to be delivered coherently. A clear roadmap is required so that the proposed spending on fibre and connectivity pilots reflects the Commission’s conclusions and delivers tangible benefits to consumers and businesses.
“The commission looks forward to the government reporting back on before the end of 2017, and to DCMS making headway in establishing mobile connectivity fit for the future.”