Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 34457

Astrophysics and Space Debris

Tabled: 27 February 2025

Answered: 10 March 2025

Question

Charlie Dewhirst

Conservative — Bridlington and The Wolds

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, which government departments and agencies are responsible for (a) civil contingency planning, (b) warning and (c) mitigation in relation to (i) Near-Earth Objects and (ii) space debris.

Answer

Chris Bryant

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is responsible for civil contingency planning, warning and mitigation in relation to Near-Earth Objects and space debris.Risks associated with these events are considered as part of the national risk a...

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