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I previously briefed the committee that we had an indicative roll-out date of around October 2018. However, we recognise the importance of the consultation.
I do not have the latest statistics—you have much more up-to-date information. I know that the number of women chairs was hovering at around 21 or 22 per cent but that information may be a year out of date.
Small towns and rural areas are disadvantaged by the out-of-date infrastructure. The lack of investment limits job creation and holds back local businesses and the local economy.