Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 18665
Space Weather: Research
Tabled: 9 December 2024
Answered: 17 December 2024
Question
Dr Ben Spencer
Conservative — Runnymede and Weybridge
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of UK research into space weather and its consequences on domestic cybersecurity.
Answer
Chris BryantThe UK continues to prioritise activities to mitigate the impacts of space weather. Severe space weather is identified in our National Risk Register and our response is outlined in the Severe Space Weather Preparedness Strategy.