The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has published a Statement of Strategic Priorities setting out government objectives for telecommunications, radio spectrum management, and postal services regulation. The statement guides Ofcom's regulatory approach and addresses mobile network coverage, broadband access, and postal service delivery across the UK.
In response to: Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectru…
The Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum and postal services was designated on 27 April 2026, having been laid in draft before Parliament on 11 February 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to ensure equitable mobile network coverage during large public gatherings and events.
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the scale of spoofing scams using UK telephone numbers; and whether she plans to strengthen obligations on network operators to prevent fraudu
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of the Ofcom's powers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of trends in the level of telecommunications equipment containing components manufactured in countries deemed to pose a security risk.
UIN: HCWS1542 I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Noble Friend, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Digital Economy, Baroness Lloyd of Effra.I have today designated the government's Statement of Stra...
UIN: HLWS1550 I have today designated the government's Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum, and postal services for the purposes of section 2A of the Communications Act 2003.This statement outlines the government’s...
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has held discussions with its counterpart in the Faroe Islands on the rollout of 5G coverage.
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his department has considered working with Ofcom to help ensure that mobile network operators share masts and/or sites where possible.
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what estimate Department estimate of the total number of households in (a) Ceredigion Preseli constituency, (b) Wales and (c) the UK without access to good mobile signal strength as …
In response to: Telecoms Consumer Charter
This charter sets out a clear and strong commitment from industry to deliver great outcomes for consumers across the UK.
We are seeking views on the future of the Post Office.
UIN: HCWS1325 I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Noble Friend, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Digital Economy, Baroness Lloyd of Effra.I am today laying before Parliament the government’s draft...
UIN: HLWS1328 I am today laying before Parliament the government’s draft Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum, and postal services.Digital connectivity is at the foundation of our economy and society and underpins a...
We are seeking views on the proposed Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum, and postal services.
We are seeking views on the proposed Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum, and postal services.
We are seeking views on the future of the Post Office.
We are seeking views on the proposed Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum, and postal services.
We are seeking views on the proposed Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum, and postal services.
We are seeking views on the proposed Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum, and postal services.
We are seeking views on the proposed Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum, and postal services.
We are seeking views on the future of the Post Office.
The public sector spectrum framework will ensure that Crown spectrum users have access to the spectrum they need to support strategic government priorities and deliver critical services.
UIN: HCWS623 I am today laying before Parliament the government’s draft Statement of Strategic Priorities for Online Safety. This statement is a critical document which outlines government’s areas of focus for online safety and which the independent regulator, Ofcom, ...
UIN: HLWS550 I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Honourable Friend, the Minister of State for Data Protection and Telecoms, Sir Chris Bryant MP.The security and resilience of the UK's digital …
UIN: HCWS435 Today the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has published guidelines on how the Secretary of State will approach compliance and enforcement of Designated Vendor Directions (“DVD”) issued under the Communications Act 2003 (the “Act”) as ame...
The government’s spectrum statement sets out how we will maximise the overall value of spectrum use to the UK, while supporting wider policy objectives.
The manifesto outlines credentials for the UK’s candidacy for a seat on the ITU Council.
Research identifying the key types of telecommunications providers in the UK, what services they provide and whether they will be affected by the Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021.
This document sets out the characteristics that Open RAN architectures should possess to support the delivery of the UK telecoms diversification objectives
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in telecommunications and ICT.
Government’s response to the recommendations of the Telecoms Diversification Taskforce and next steps on implementation of the UK’s 5G Supply Chain Diversification Strategy.
This strategy sets out our plans to build an open, innovative and diverse 5G supply chain to ensure the security and resilience of our digital networks.
This page provides illustrative drafts of a designation notice and designated vendor direction referring to the use of Huawei equipment and services in the UK’s telecoms networks.
The Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum, and postal services was designated on 29 October 2019, having been laid in draft before Parliament on 18 July 2019.
This document describes how 5G is set to transform business and society, and the Government’s approach to 5G deployment in the UK.
What we're doing to make sure our free and innovative communications industry can contribute to the economy.
Third Reading 17:39:00 Amendment 1 Moved by 1: After Clause 13, insert the following new Clause— “Report on agreement to dispose of shares in a Royal Mail company etc (1) This section applies to any agreement that would (or could) …
Report 15:08:00 Clause 1 : Post Office companies to be owned in their entirety by the Crown Amendment 1 Moved by 1: Clause 1, leave out Clause 1 and insert the following new Clause— “Transfer of property etc. (1) On …
Report (Continued) 20:40:00 Amendment 59 Moved by 59: Clause 29, page 14, line 36, at end insert— “( ) In carrying out its assessment, OFCOM must consult— (a) the National Consumer Council,(b) representatives of small business, and(c) such other persons …
Order of Consideration Motion 15:32:00 Moved By The Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (Lord Mandelson): That the Bill be considered on Report in the following order: Clauses 1 to 7, Schedule 1, Clauses 8 and 9, …
Committee (5th Day) 15:09:00 Clause 36 : Services within scope of the universal postal service Amendment 89A Moved by 89A: Clause 36, page 21, line 12, leave out “at an affordable price” Lord Hunt of Wirral: In an earlier debate, …
Committee (5th Day) (Continued) 17:42:00 Clause 39 : Review of costs of universal service obligation Amendment 89N Moved by 89N: Clause 39, page 22, line 8, leave out “may from time to time” and insert “shall” Lord Clarke of Hampstead: …
Committee (5th Day) (Continued) 20:28:00 Amendment 95F Moved by 95F: Clause 44, page 26, line 1, after “them” insert “that the postal operator has significant market power and” Lord Hunt of Wirral: Our amendment explores the situations when a general …
Committee (4th Day) 21:16:00 Clause 34 : USP access conditions Amendment 87B Moved by 87B: Clause 34, page 18, line 42, leave out from “it” to end Lord Hunt of Wirral: Our amendments in this group would ensure that any …
Committee (3rd Day) 16:49:00 Amendment 70 Moved by 70: After Clause 19, insert the following new Clause— “Protection for certain members and prospective members of the RMPP The Secretary of State may make regulations for the purpose of securing that— …
Committee (3rd Day)(Continued) 20:44:00 Amendment 82 Moved by 82: Clause 29, page 15, line 2, leave out “Saturday,” Lord Cotter: I rise with pleasure to move the amendment and to speak to Amendment 83. I do not think that I …
Committee (2nd Day) 15:07:00 Amendment 20 Moved by 20: After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause— “Reporting provisionsReport on partnership deal: timetable and process (1) The Secretary of State shall, within one month of this Act being passed, lay …
Committee (2nd Day)(Continued) 20:31:00 Amendment 50 Moved by 50: Clause 16, page 8, line 40, at end insert— “( ) If a new public scheme is wound up, its liabilities shall be guaranteed by the Treasury.” Lord Clarke of Hampstead: …
Committee (1st Day) 15:07:00 Clauses 1 and 2 agreed. Amendment 1 Moved by 1: After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause— “Post Office company review (1) Within one year of an order being made under section 2, a post …
Committee (1st Day) (Continued) 16:48:00 Amendment 3 Moved by 3: After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause— “Provisions for employee ownership scheme Any issue or disposal of shares in the original holding company, or any of its subsidiaries to …
Committee (1st Day) (Continued) 21:01:00 Clause 5: Power to direct issue of certain securities Amendment 15 Moved by 15: Clause 5, page 3, line 6, leave out paragraph (c) Lord Hunt of Wirral: This is a very simple probing amendment …
Order of Consideration Motion 15:07:00 Moved By Lord Tunnicliffe: That it be an instruction to the Committee of the Whole House to which the Postal Services Bill has been committed that they consider the bill in the following order: Clauses …
Second Reading 15:08:00 The Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (Lord Mandelson): My Lords, I would like to begin by paying tribute to the late Lord Dearing. He was widely respected in this House and, as a …
First Reading 15:31:00 A Bill to make provision for the restructuring of the Royal Mail group and about the Royal Mail pension plan; to make new provision about the regulation of postal services; and for connected purposes. The Bill was …