Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 16466

Communication

Tabled: 7 July 2026

Answered: 15 July 2026

Question

Mims Davies

Conservative — East Grinstead and Uckfield

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the role of maintaining multiple, independent communications platforms in strengthening the UK’s national resilience – particularly those not dependent o

Answer

Kanishka Narayan

The government recognises the importance of diverse and resilient communications networks as part of the UK's national resilience. Telecommunications providers are required under the Communications Act 2003, as amended by the Telecommunications (Security)...

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