Caroline Voaden MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Written questions

Mobile Phones: Rural and Coastal AreasDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18340More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her department is taking to improve mobile coverage in rural and coastal areas.
Answer: Our ambition is for all populated areas to have access to high quality standalone 5G by 2030. This includes rural and coastal communities across the UK. The rollout is commercially led by the network operators with all three operators having committed to ...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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Mobile BroadbandDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18339More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her department has had discussions with mobile infrastructure companies on regulatory reform of the mobile coverage market.
Answer: The Government is undertaking a Mobile Market Review to assess major developments in the sector and how these impact investment in high-quality connectivity. A Call for Evidence supporting the review closed on 5 May and sought detailed input from stakehol...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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Aerials: DatabasesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18338More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what comparative assessment has she made of the adequacy of mobile mast density in the UK with other European countries.
Answer: No assessment has been made of the comparative adequacy of mobile mast density in the UK against other European countries. It would be difficult to compare these across markets in a meaningful way as the mast density will be dependent on factors including...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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Aerials: Planning PermissionDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17895More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment has she made of the case for Government intervention in mobile mast location decisions.
Answer: Decisions on the location of mobile masts are a matter for local planning authorities, who determine planning applications and, where relevant, prior approval applications on matters such as siting and appearance. This provides an opportunity for represen...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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Aerials: DatabasesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17894More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment has she made of the potential merits of creating a public record of mobile mast locations.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 22 of June 2026 to Question 9431.
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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Mobile Market ReviewDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17893More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, when the Government will respond to the recent review into the mobile market.
Answer: The Government is undertaking a Mobile Market Review to assess the technological, structural and financial factors impacting investment in networks and what further action the Government can take to support the sector to invest in high-quality connectivit...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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Mobile Broadband: StandardsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17892More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment has she made of the potential merits of introducing a legal definition of adequate mobile signal.
Answer: As part of the Government’s Mobile Market Review call for evidence, we asked how Government should think about, and define, ‘good’ mobile coverage in relation to quality of service provided to consumers, businesses and the public sector. We also asked wha...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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Mobile Broadband: DevonDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17891More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment has she made of whether national mobile coverage statistics reflect signal quality in Devon.
Answer: Ofcom is responsible for reporting on mobile network coverage across the UK, through their Connected Nations reports and the coverage maps available in the ‘Map Your Mobile’ tool. Through the Connected Nation's reports, data is provided on a constituency ...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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