Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 901549
Tabled: 13 October 2026
Answered: 19 October 2026
Named DayQuestion
Katrina Murray
Labour — Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to defend UK interests in space.
Answer
Luke PollardSatellite services underpin 18 % of UK GDP.Our brand new UK Space Strategy and Defence Investment Plan sets out our commitment to invest £3.2 billion to protect British jobs.