Chancellor announces 10 million broadband scheme

Chancellor George Osborne has used a trip to North Wales to announce ten million pounds to help extend superfast broadband there.

The money will be spent on new systems in Pwllheli and surrounding areas of the region.

The Chancellor was visiting the JCB Factory in Wrexham who announced eighty new jobs across their business in the UK, with more than 22 jobs coming to the site in Wrexham.

Visiting Wrexham the Chancellor said:

"Having seen the potential growth opportunities in Wrexham today I am pleased to announce £10 million additional funding for Wales that will support the extension of superfast broadband to Pwllheli and the surrounding areas. This funding will support the Welsh economy and help drive the private sector-led recovery by driving innovation and commercial opportunities in communities across Wales.

"This is just the first wave of funding for Wales from the over half a billion pounds we have already set aside to extend superfast broadband across the UK".