Written question asked by Lord Risby (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 10 April 2026. It was answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Labour) on Friday, 10 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Space Technology
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government whether the UK Space Agency's brief to support the UK space industry will change after it has been absorbed into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
- Answer
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From April 1st 2026, the key responsibilities of the UK Space Agency will continue to include growing the UK’s space sector, working closely with industry and driving successes and opportunities.
This will be a key element of the overarching remit of the UK Space Agency to: Set the national direction on space including cohering policy, strategy and delivery across the whole of government, leading delivery of innovation and world class science programmes in partnership with the sector and international partners.
Secondary information
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- Written question
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- HL16013
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Space technology UK Space Agency
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- 2026-04-10 14:52:00 +0100
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