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Govt accused of handing BT broadband 'bungs'
The government has once again been forced to defend the BDUK process.
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BT was one of only two communications companies permitted to bid for BDUK work, but after the other successful applicant - Fujitsu - quit the process, the telecoms giant has been awarded every single contract.
This has led to regular criticism of the government for failing to deliver a competitive framework.
During backbench questions at the House of Commons, Rhondda MP Chris Bryant queried whether or not there was a connection between BT's dominance of the scheme and the fact that current BT Chief Executive Ian Livingston is poised to become a Trade Minister. This move could allow BT to receive "further bungs", he claimed.
Responding, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander remarked: "What a pathetic comment.
"There was a proper competition for contracts in every county in England, as well as in Scotland and Wales."