The Minister acknowledged residents' concerns but noted that the Government's digital ambitions aim to ensure widespread, fast connectivity. She highlighted progress made since 2018, with broadband coverage increasing from 6% to 74%. The current legislative framework supports network deployment while recognising community impacts through permitted development rights and regulations requiring operators to engage with local authorities and communities. The Minister encouraged adherence to the cabinet siting and pole siting code of practice. She discussed efforts to facilitate infrastructure sharing via the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022, aiming to reduce new installations. Officials regularly meet Ofcom and telecom companies, including KCOM and Connexin, addressing specific deployment issues in Hull. The Minister emphasised concerns about introducing additional planning bureaucracy due to potential delays and increased costs, affecting connectivity roll-out timelines and affordability.