Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, pursuant to the Answer of 10 October 2016 to Question 44431, which businesses related to the space sector his Department has had discussions with since the vote to leave the EU; what the outcome of those discussions has been; and if he will make a statement.

The Government continues to work with businesses in the space sector, through the Space Leadership Council and other forums, to understand the risks and opportunities for the sector in preparation for negotiations to exit the EU.