Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 82047

5G: Aerials

Tabled: 14 October 2025
Answered: 27 October 2025

Question

Nick Timothy

ConservativeWest Suffolk

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

Kanishka Narayan
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...

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