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Written question asked by Mark Garnier (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 July 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 July 2024 (named day). It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Monday, 22 July 2024 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Spaceflight: Liability

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to limit the liability of licenced commercial spaceflight operators.

Answer

Guidance already specifies that all spaceflight operator licences issued under the Space Industry Act 2018 limit an operator’s liability. This Government will look at opportunities to amend Section 12(2) of the Act to make this clear in legislation under Section 36 of the Act.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
61
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Liability Spaceflight
Link
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