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Written question asked by Peter Fortune (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 September 2026. It was answered by Ian Murray (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.


Telemedicine

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions her Department has had with the telecare and telecoms industries on enabling network operators to safely move telecare customers between networks.

Answer

The Fixed Telecoms Modernisation Charter, published in March 2026, includes a commitment by communication providers and network operators to work together to ensure the safe migration of telecare users between networks. Engagement between the Department and industry is ongoing.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28567
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Telecommunications Telemedicine
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk