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Telecommunications: Planning

Asked by Mr Lee DillonLiberal DemocratMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 10 June 2026UIN 6119

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to amend the National Planning Policy Framework to state that digital connectivity is essential infrastructure.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 124377 on 17 April 2026.

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