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Written question asked by Alex Sobel (Labour) on Monday, 18 December 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 December 2017 (named day). It was answered by Lord Johnson of Marylebone (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 December 2017 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Galileo System

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what progress he has made on establishing a new security accord with the EU to ensure continued access to the Galileo Satellite system’s encrypted services after the UK leaves the EU.

Answer

This Government intends to secure the best possible outcome for the UK as we exit the European Union. The UK has played a major part in developing the main EU space programmes including Galileo. The Government has made clear that the EU and the UK should consider all options, including new arrangements, to ensure our future cooperation on space maintains our security and supports mutual prosperity; however it is too early to speculate on the UK’s future relationship with specific EU programmes and the Government will not be providing a commentary on each aspect of the negotiations.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
119996
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Security Cryptography Galileo system Brexit
Link
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