Astronomy and Space: Finance
Commons · Question 26526 · Tabled 2 Sep 2026 · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Official record
Answered 9 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Dame Harriett Baldwin
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the budget allocations made by the Science and Technology Facilities Council in the area of astronomy and space science, and i
Answer
Answered by Chris McDonald, 9 Sep 2026
The Government is committed to maintaining a world-leading astronomy and space science programme. The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), as part of UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), has recently completed an evidence-based prioritisation...