VerbatimParliament, as it happens

Skynet

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 14 October 2024UIN 6342

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason the period until the launch of the SKYNET 6A satellite has been extended.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The launch date for SKYNET 6A satellite has been adjusted on advice from Airbus Defence and Space due to a combination of factors including a key component quality control issue.

Verbatim has judged this answer against the question that was actually asked — answered, partly answered, or evaded. Sign in to see the verdict →

Open this question in Verbatim →

Every written question, searchable

155,000 questions tabled since the election, with the answer each department gave — and the ones still unanswered, with the clock running. Free to search.

Search written questions →Read on Verbatim