The Government is undertaking a wide-scale review of the regulatory framework supporting the UK communications sector. The review will focus on establishing ways in which the Government can drive growth and innovation in the sector.

Our aim is to strip away unnecessary red tape and remove barriers to growth. The wider public interest will underpin the way we address these issues.

Review process

An open letter was published on 16 May 2011 asking a broad range of questions about the communications sector. All non-confidential responses to the letter were published on 7 December 2011. Submissions received will be used to inform the Green Paper.

Related information

• Research report: the Contribution of the digital communications sector to economic growth and productivity in the UK 
• The Bailey Review of the Commercialisation and Sexualisation of Childhood
• Implementation of the revised EU Electronic Communications Framework
• Government Response to the Hargreaves Review of IP and Growth
• Government’s broadband strategy

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