Source · Select Committees · Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Recommendation 2
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Accepted
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Improve Civil Aviation Authority communication with space licence applicants regarding application progress and timelines
Recommendation
It is clear from the evidence that we have taken that more certainty around licencing timelines could bring benefits to the UK launch sector, through providing a signal that the UK is ready and open for business. Throughout the licencing process the Civil Aviation Authority should seek to keep licence applicants informed about the progress of their application and likely timelines for receiving their licences. Where possible, it would be optimal for the CAA and the applicant to agree a timetable for licencing.
Government Response Summary
The government states the CAA has launched improvement projects to simplify the applicant journey and streamline the licensing and monitoring process, including long-term efficiency work. Revised Regulator's Licensing Rules have also been published to simplify information requirements, addressing the need for greater certainty around licensing timelines.
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Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The CAA has commenced work on a number of improvement projects, which are designed to deliver a package of ‘quick wins’ to simplify the applicant journey, as well as longer term deliverables to streamline the licensing and monitoring process and manage risks in a proportionate manner. This includes longer term work to deliver efficiencies in the licensing process and use of a proportionate approach for evidencing that statutory tests have been met. The CAA has recently published revised Regulator’s Licensing Rules, which aim to simplify information and evidence requirements for industry at the point of application.