Space Policy

Debate between Michelle Donelan and Sam Gyimah

Wednesday 18th July 2018 Commons Chamber

[Mr Gyimah]

Very shortly.

[Michelle Donelan (Chippenham) (Con)]

I welcome today’s statement. This really is an exciting time for the UK’s space sector. Will my hon. Friend tell me what else the Government are doing to benefit the space industry, as this will be of particular interest to my constituents who work at the Corsham Airbus site?

[Mr Gyimah]

There is a huge amount of investment. I have mentioned the space sector deal and other investment in R&D that companies across the country with the expertise to benefit our space sector could do well out of.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Michelle Donelan and Sam Gyimah

Tuesday 12th June 2018 Commons Chamber

[Michelle Donelan (Chippenham) (Con)]

T8. Each year, I organise the Wiltshire Festival of Engineering, and this October’s event is set to reach thousands of young children. What will the Department be organising for this year’s Year of Engineering?

[The Minister for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation (Mr Sam Gyimah)]

The Festival of Engineering is particularly important for students because we want to encourage and inspire people to take engineering subjects and follow engineering careers. A lot of activity is planned and I will be delighted to share this with my hon. Friend.