A debate on the future of the UK space industry has been scheduled for 4 February 2021. This House of Commons Library debate pack provides background information and press and parliamentary coverage.
Future of the UK space industry (245 KB, PDF)
This briefing has been produced ahead of the debate to be held on Thursday 4 February 2021 on the Future of the UK Space Industry. The debate will be opened by Owen Thompson MP.
Future of the UK space industry (245 KB, PDF)
The Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) Bill, 2019-21 [Bill 264] was introduced in the Commons on 2 March 2021, had its Second Reading on 23 March 2021 and began its Committee Stage on 14 April 2021.
This briefing provides an analysis of the Telecommunications (Security) Bill 2019-21. This includes an overview of the provisions in the Bill and of the debate and amendments made during the Committee stage. It is prepared in advance of the Bill's next stages, expected in the next Parliamentary session.
The Government's Integrated Review and Defence Command Paper both placed an emphasis on new and emerging technologies, what have been referred to as "sunrise" capabilities. But will they come at the expense of more traditional warfighting capability?
