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Debate between Edward Leigh and Amanda Solloway
Monday 4th May 2020

(3 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Amanda Solloway Portrait Amanda Solloway
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My hon. Friend is absolutely right. The growing UK space sector employs 42,000 people and contributes £300 billion to the wider UK economy by providing satellite services on which many industries rely. The UK Space Agency continues to investigate the requirements, design specifications and cost of a UK GNSS capability, and it is working closely with the Ministry of Defence to support activities under the Skynet contract. We are working hard to develop a UK space strategy to generate further economic growth across the country.

Edward Leigh Portrait Sir Edward Leigh (Gainsborough) (Con)
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What discussions he has had with (a) the Federation of Small Businesses and (b) other representatives of small businesses on the Government's response to the covid-19 outbreak.