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UK Space Sector 2024-10-16

2024-10-16

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Q1 Partial Answer
Alistair Carmichael Lib Dem
Orkney and Shetland
▸ Context
The UK space sector is a key area of potential economic growth, with the development of projects such as the Shetland spaceport at SaxaVord.
What steps he is taking to help support the UK space sector. The questioner emphasises that this sector offers massive economic and strategic opportunities for the United Kingdom. He mentions that the SaxaVord project in Shetland is ahead of other projects, highlighting its potential benefits not only locally but across the UK.
Chris Bryant
I am very happy to meet the right hon. Gentleman, as well as other companies in the sector such as Orbex. The Minister believes that we have a specific geographical and skills advantage in the launch sector which needs to be exploited for the whole UK economy's benefit, including businesses involved from mission control to technological support.
▸ Assessment & feedback
The MP asked for concrete actions or commitments regarding SaxaVord spaceport development but did not receive specific details on what the government would do directly or indirectly to help this project succeed.
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Q2 Partial Answer
Alistair Carmichael Lib Dem
Orkney and Shetland
▸ Context
The Shetland spaceport project, SaxaVord, is a significant initiative in the UK's space sector. It has advanced beyond other similar projects.
Getting the SaxaVord project across the line will bring benefits to many projects across the United Kingdom. The MP asks if the Minister will meet him and the developers of SaxaVord to discuss what the Government can do, directly or indirectly, to help this project succeed.
Chris Bryant
The Minister expresses willingness to meet with the right hon. Gentleman, as well as companies like Orbex today, highlighting the UK's unique advantage in the launch sector and its potential impact on businesses across various sectors including mission control and technological support.
▸ Assessment & feedback
The MP asked for specific government actions to help SaxaVord but received only a commitment to meet without details on direct or indirect support measures.
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