Question follow-through · 90635
5G: Rural Areas
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the 2017 Electronic Communications Code reforms on the time taken for the roll out of 5G masts in rural communities.
About this written question
A written question asks a government minister for information in writing. Parliament publishes the question and any answer.
- Answering body
- Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
- Tabled
- 12 Nov 2025
- Target answer date
- 17 Nov 2025
- Answer
- 21 Nov 2025 · 9 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
12 Nov 2025
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the 2017 Electronic Communications Code reforms on the time taken for the roll out of 5G masts in rural communities.
17 Nov 2025
Target answer date
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21 Nov 2025
Answer published
The aim of the 2017 reforms was to encourage investment in digital networks and improve coverage and connectivity across the UK.Our ambition is that all populated areas will have higher-quality standalone 5G by 2030. We are committed to removing barriers ...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
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