Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 13833

Telecommunications: Power Failures

Tabled: 12 November 2024
Answered: 18 November 2024
Named Day

Question

Alistair Strathern

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To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of telecommunications systems resilience during power cuts.

Answer

Chris Bryant
Government recognises the importance of the issue of power resilience for the sector. Whilst most power cuts are brief, we recognise the impact that they can have on the telephone network. We are working closely with the regulator, communications provider...

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