Telecommunications: Infrastructure
Commons · Question 1537 · Tabled 14 May 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 26 May 2026
Question
Asked by Peter Fortune
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to ensure that competition in fixed telecommunications infrastructure is sustained and protects consumers’ long-term interests.
Answer
Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 26 May 2026
The UK telecoms market is highly competitive. The Statement of Strategic Priorities designated on 27 April 2026 sets out the government’s view on the benefits of competition in the fixed telecoms market for investment in high quality networks, innovation ...