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Written Question · S1W-11951 · Session 1

Whether it will list the different types of structure covered by the term "mobile phone masts" and how many such masts there are in Scotlan…

Answered Asked by Fiona McLeod SNP Lodged 13 Dec 2000

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will list the different types of structure covered by the term "mobile phone masts" and how many such masts there are in Scotland, in total and broken down by type of structure.

The answer

Answered by Sam Galbraith on 4 Jan 2001 · 22 days after it was lodged, 1 day after it was due

There is no definitive list of structures which would constitute "mobile phone masts". Anything which supports antennas for the operation of mobile phone systems could be described as a "mobile phone mast", from purpose built masts to lamp posts and other street furniture.Information on the numbers of "mobile phone masts" in Scotland is not held centrally. However, as part of the response by the UK Government and the Scottish Executive to the report of the Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phones, the Radiocommunications Agency will be setting up a database of all base stations, i.e. installations with antennas for mobile phone systems.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-11951 by reference.