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National Space Council

Asked by Dr Neil Shastri-HurstConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 13 May 2025UIN 50701

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, when the last meeting was of the National Space Council.

Answered by Chris Bryant

The National Space Council has not been reinstated under this government. However, along with the Ministry of Defence and other departments, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) remains committed to ensuring that space activities are effectively coordinated across all relevant departments. On 22 April, Ministers from across government met to discuss our approach to this policy area and to develop plans in the government’s Spending Review and Strategic Defence Review.

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