Lord Dunlop

Government’s decisions on 5G policy are informed by a wide range of evidence and information, including that gathered by the 2021 consultation. This includes for example, debates during passage of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022, our ongoing engagement with stakeholders, and our discussions with other government departments and Ofcom.

The government is monitoring the work of all mobile network operators to ensure that each of them meets our standalone 5G ambition. We are committed to ensuring we have the right policy and regulatory framework in place to support investment and competition in the market.

Following the 2017 reforms, government representatives engaged regularly with stakeholders about their impact. The changes made by sections 61–64 were consulted on and received Parliamentary scrutiny during passage of the 2022 Act. Government has no plans to conduct a formal review of the 2017 reforms before commencing sections 61–64.

The 2022 Act was subject to a published De Minimis Impact Assessment. The regulations referred to are draft regulations intended to bring sections 61–64 into effect with transitional provisions and are subject to a technical consultation which closes on 2 July 2025.

Following the 2017 reforms, government representatives engaged regularly with stakeholders about their impact. The changes made by sections 61–64 were consulted on and received Parliamentary scrutiny during passage of the 2022 Act. Government has no plans to conduct a formal review of the 2017 reforms before commencing sections 61–64.

The 2022 Act was subject to a published De Minimis Impact Assessment. The regulations referred to are draft regulations intended to bring sections 61–64 into effect with transitional provisions and are subject to a technical consultation which closes on 2 July 2025.