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5G: Aerials

Commons · Question 82047 · Tabled 14 Oct 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 27 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Nick Timothy

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of fire safety standards for 5G masts.

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 27 Oct 2025

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has not issued guidance on fire safety standards for 5G masts and does not have responsibility for setting such standards. Mobile network operators are responsible for the operation, maintenance and sa...