Written questions

Mobile Phones: Local Government

Commons · Question 128391 · Tabled 20 Apr 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 23 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Helen Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to support local authorities to develop in-house digital and connectivity expertise, to improve the interpretation and use of mobile coverage and per

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 23 Apr 2026

The telecoms regulator, Ofcom, is responsible for reporting on network coverage and availability across the UK. This data should be presented in an accessible format for all types of user, including local authorities.Government believes Digital Champions ...