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Defence and Space Technology

Commons · Question 128042 · Tabled 17 Apr 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 22 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Mark Garnier

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions she is having with the Secretary of State for Defence on the dual use of space-sector technologies.

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 22 Apr 2026

Ministers regularly discuss the delivery of a co-ordinated One-Government approach to space with counterparts in Defence and other Departments. As part of this the Department works closely with the National Security and Defence space community across Gove...