Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 6800
Telephone Systems: Power Failures
Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 14 October 2024
Question
Blair McDougall
Labour — East Renfrewshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he plans to take with providers to help ensure the resilience of the telephone network, in the context of trends in the number of power cuts.
Answer
Chris BryantAlthough most power cuts are brief, the impact they can have on the telephone network is significant, particularly in rural communities. We are working closely with the regulator, communications providers and the power sector to improve resilience and min...
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