Written questions

Space Weather: Research

Commons · Question 18654 · Tabled 9 Dec 2024 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 17 Dec 2024

Question

Asked by Ben Spencer

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with the Natural Environment Research Council on its approach to support research into space weather and its consequences since July 2024.

Answer

Answered by Chris Bryant, 17 Dec 2024

Ministers have had no such discussions.However, as a part of their portfolio UKRI work with the Met Office to deliver the Space weather instrumentation, measurement, modelling and risk (SWIMMR), a £20 million, four-year programme that will improve the UK’...