Baroness Ramsey of Wall Heath (Lab)
Speaking in the House of Lords on 10 September 2026
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Jodrell Bank Observatory: FundingContribution
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My Lords, I apologise for interrupting, but the noble Lord has two minutes in the gap.
10 September 2026·Home Owners and Home OwnershipThe global headquarters of the SKAO, which will be based in Jodrell Bank, will account for about 200 jobs. My understanding is that Jodrell Bank, including the Lovell telescope, which is owned by the
10 September 2026·Jodrell Bank Observatory: FundingThe principles are using an evidence-based approach and a prioritisation programme to look to the future, not only to our excellent and important heritage in our world-leading role in radio astronomy.
10 September 2026·Jodrell Bank Observatory: FundingOn communications, I think it has been recognised that communication can always be better and improved, and there is certainly a commitment from the Government to deliver that. I am so sorry—I know I
10 September 2026·Jodrell Bank Observatory: FundingMy Lords, I would not characterise this as replacing a national programme with a global one. UKRI worked closely with the astronomy community to make difficult but evidence-based decisions and choices
10 September 2026·Jodrell Bank Observatory: FundingUnderstandably, there is great public support for the UNESCO world heritage centre that is Jodrell Bank, which has 150,000 visitors a year. That will not change, and nor will the engagement and educat
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