Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 128040

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Space Technology

Tabled: 17 April 2026
Answered: 22 April 2026
Named Day

Question

Mark Garnier

ConservativeWyre Forest

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how her Department prioritises British businesses in its procurement of space sector contracts.

Answer

Kanishka Narayan
The Government is committed to supporting high-growth British space businesses. The new Procurement Act introduces a simpler and more transparent system that supports small businesses and enables contracting authorities to recognise quality and innovation...

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