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Telecommunications Cables: Seas and Oceans

Asked by Edward MorelloLiberal DemocratDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 28 July 2025UIN 69132

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has held recent discussions with relevant experts on the Government’s review into the legal frameworks governing subsea telecommunications cables.

Answered by Chris Bryant

DSIT works closely with relevant experts including other government departments, international partners, academics and industry to develop policies to help ensure the security and resilience of subsea telecoms cables. This includes regular discussions on the role of legal frameworks governing subsea telecommunications, which are informing our review. The Government is, of course, incorporating legal advice into its review of the legal frameworks governing subsea telecoms cables. That advice is confidential and legally privileged.

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