Source · Select Committees · Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Recommendation 7
7
Accepted
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Appoint a sector leader to ensure success of the Space Sector Industry Forum by end 2023
Recommendation
The establishment of the Space Sector Industry Forum provides an opportunity for the Government to take advice from space and satellite sector experts. The Government should appoint a leader from the sector to ensure the success of this Forum by the end of 2023, in the same manner as when Simon Bowen was appointed to lead the establishment of Great British Nuclear.
Government Response Summary
The government accepts the recommendation, stating that the Space Sector Industry Forum will be co-chaired by Minister George Freeman and the Chair of UKSpace, bringing together industry and academia to provide advice.
Paragraph Reference:
40
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The first Space Sector Industry Forum meeting is due to take place on 9 October 2023. These senior-level meetings, co-chaired by Minister George Freeman and the Chair of UKSpace, will bring together industry and academia to input advice to government on collective strategic issues facing the sector and respond to government initiatives, including the sector’s long-term vision.