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Written question asked by Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 6 July 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 July 2020 (named day). It was answered by Amanda Solloway (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 July 2020 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


OneWeb: Investment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will publish the (a) business case and (b) risk assessment for the decision to invest in OneWeb.

Answer

OneWeb holds a position as a global leader in Low Earth Orbit technology. This investment secures that leading position and signals the Government’s ambition for the UK to be a pioneer in high-tech satellite technology.

Due diligence has shown that the investment is going to be commercially sound and is likely to make an economic return. Our investment provides a stable platform for OneWeb’s development and unlocks a range of future commercial and strategic opportunities for the UK.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
69623
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Investment OneWeb
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk