Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 63603

Space Technology: Northern Ireland

Tabled: 30 June 2025
Answered: 8 July 2025

Question

Carla Lockhart

Democratic Unionist PartyUpper Bann

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has held discussions with the UK Space Agency on helping to support the development of Northern Ireland’s space ecosystem.

Answer

Chris Bryant
The Secretary of State has not held specific discussions with the UK Space Agency on Northern Ireland's space ecosystem, however Ministers receive advice from officials as required on a wide range of topics, including regional growth.The UK Space Agency s...

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