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Ofcom: Powers

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.

answeredDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology

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Answering body
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Tabled
10 Apr 2026
Target answer date
14 Apr 2026
Answer
28 Apr 2026 · 18 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 10 Apr 2026

    Question tabled

    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.

  2. 14 Apr 2026

    Target answer date

    Date supplied by the official written-questions record.

  3. 28 Apr 2026

    Answer published

    The adequacy of Ofcom’s powers is kept under review. For example, the Mobile Market Review call for evidence launched in February 2026 will enable the government to ensure that our policy and regulatory framework supports the sector. And, for example, Ofc...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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