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Lord Markham (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 10 September 2026

Debate

Jodrell Bank Observatory: Funding

Contribution

My Lords, when we heard the Prime Minister say on 1 September that Jodrell Bank was safe, I am sure that many people breathed a sigh of relief. But as we saw, the Written Answer from the Government on 7 September said that Jodrell Bank would remain as a heritage and education centre, with alternative funding sources. I just want to be clear: when the Prime Minister says it is safe, is he really saying that it is not safe as a government-funded scientific research centre and more that it will be kept as some tourist theme park?

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