Written questions

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 ...