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Written question asked by Lord Moynihan (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 July 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 August 2017. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 July 2017 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Spaceflight: Licensing

Question

Her Majesty's Government when they envisage completing the implementation of the licensing regime for spaceports in the UK; and, if completion will not take place until 2020 or later, what consideration they have given to expediting that process.

Answer

Regulators will be in a position to start accepting licence applications for spaceports and spaceflight activities once the Space Industry Bill has been enacted and the supporting secondary legislation and guidance are in place.

Our intention is to lay the main statutory instruments in summer 2019, subject to Government priorities and Parliamentary time. This allows time for the necessary detailed policy development, consultation and drafting of secondary legislation and guidance to support a robust and effective licensing regime. This will be done in close liaison with industry and other stakeholders.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1168
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Licensing Spaceflight
Link
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