Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Bill

Key Points

• Amends the electronic communications code to facilitate access to leasehold properties for telecoms infrastructure.
• Clarifies the rights and procedures for landlords, leaseholders and telecoms operators.
• The bill has seen Lords amendments and Commons report-stage amendments in 2020 and 2021, with the Commons voting to disagree with a Lords amendment and to reject the two report-stage amendments.
• Currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons, after passage through earlier stages in both Houses.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons. It has previously faced Lords amendments and two report-stage amendments, reflecting ongoing negotiations between the Houses.

Voting

In three recorded votes, the Commons voted on amendments and Lords’ changes: 2021 – motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3 passed 365 Aye to 264 No; 2020 – Amendment 1 defeated (282 Aye, 306 No); 2020 – Amendment 2 defeated (242 Aye, 343 No). Voting patterns were mixed across parties, not strictly along party lines.