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Written question asked by Nigel Evans (Conservative) on Monday, 26 October 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 October 2009. It was answered by David Lammy (Labour) on Thursday, 29 October 2009 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.


Spaceflight

Question
To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills how much the Government spent directly or through indirect support for projects relating to space exploration in the latest year for which figures are available; and how much it intends to spend in the next 12 months.
Answer

The UK, through the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), participates in the 'Aurora' robotic space exploration programme of the European Space Agency (ESA).In 2008-09, the UK spent a total of £14.6 million on the programme directly in the UK and through subscription to ESA. In 2009-10 the UK is expected to spend £16.1 million on the programme. Expenditure for 2010-11 is subject to a future decision by STFC.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
498 c548W; 296537
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Expenditure Spaceflight Space technology
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk