Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make it his policy to prioritise the UK's capability in the space sector in the forthcoming defence industrial strategy.

The Government is committed to the development of the UK's vibrant space sector which is a vital part of the economy. The Government has previously set out its intentions for space capabilities which will continue to be developed as this work evolves and informs our future strategy. Defence is identified as a key growth-driving sector in the recently published Industrial Strategy Green Paper, which is open for consultation on the Government's proposed approach until 24 November.