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Written question asked by Ben Everitt (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 November 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 November 2020 (named day). It was answered by Amanda Solloway (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 November 2020 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Spaceflight: Government Assistance

Question

What steps his Department is taking to support the UK space sector.

Answer

We are committed to establishing a commanding lead in space and other industries of the future. My Rt hon Friend the Prime Minister has established a National Space Council to deliver this ambition.

We are investing in the next generation of satellite technologies, backing exciting new spaceports in Scotland and Cornwall, and using UK space expertise to tackle climate change.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
908555
Session
2019-21
Question not reached
Yes
Notes
Date tabled listed on website as 10 Nov 2020
Subjects
Government assistance Spaceflight
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk