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Space Weather: Research

Asked by Dr Ben SpencerConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 17 December 2024UIN 18665

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of UK research into space weather and its consequences on domestic cybersecurity.

Answered by Chris Bryant

The UK continues to prioritise activities to mitigate the impacts of space weather. Severe space weather is identified in our National Risk Register and our response is outlined in the Severe Space Weather Preparedness Strategy.

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