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Space Weather: Research

Asked by Dr Ben SpencerConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 17 December 2024UIN 18662

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has had discussions with businesses on the Government's approach to research into (a) space weather and (b) its consequences since July 2024.

Answered by Chris Bryant

The Department has regular discussions with businesses and universities, including space stakeholders, on a range of issues although there have been no discussions on space weather and its consequences.

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