Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the delay in implementing the provisions of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 on (1) mobile connectivity, (2) data poverty, and (3) regional digital inclusion; and what plans they have to mitigate those effects.

The Government is committed to implementing all remaining provisions of the Product Security and Telecommunications Act 2022 as soon as possible. These measures will help deliver the benefits of advanced digital connectivity.

Most provisions have already been implemented. Those remaining are complex and technical. The Department will bring forward a consultation on the implementation of sections 61 to 64, including transitional provisions, as soon as possible.