Telecommunications: Energy
Commons · Question 13522 · Tabled 26 Jun 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Ben Lake
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Technology what discussions she has had with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and DNOs on ensuring rapid restoration of power to telecommunications sites during major inc
Answer
Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 6 Jul 2026
My department works very closely with DESNZ on shared resilience issues. The Government aims to promote collaboration between the electricity and telecommunications sectors, so that when power cuts occur the risk of disruption to services is reduced and a...