Question follow-through · 44315

Energy Supply: Radio Frequencies

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of enabling energy networks to access a dedicated radio spectrum for enhanced operational communications.

answeredDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

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Answering body
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Tabled
4 Apr 2025
Target answer date
22 Apr 2025
Answer
22 Apr 2025 · 18 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 4 Apr 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of enabling energy networks to access a dedicated radio spectrum for enhanced operational communications.

  2. 22 Apr 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 22 Apr 2025

    Answer published

    Ofcom is responsible for the management of spectrum in the UK, including allocating spectrum. My officials are working with those in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and with regulators to establish and assess the evidence base for th...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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