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2nd Report - Scotland’s space sector follow-up: launch

Scottish Affairs Committee HC 671 Published 10 September 2025
Report Status
Government responded
Conclusions & Recommendations
24 items (20 recs)
Government Response
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Accepted 6
Accepted in Part 1
Acknowledged 3
Deferred 6
Not Addressed 1
Rejected 7
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5th Special Report - Scotland’s space sector follow-up: launch: Government Response · published 1 Dec 2025
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Recommendations & Conclusions

1 item
22 Conclusion Not Addressed

Direct government control of UK Space Agency must safeguard its autonomy and agility

Conclusion
We therefore cautiously welcome the Government’s decision to take direct control of the UK Space Agency, which signals a clear intent to strengthen coordination across Government, to support the sector’s development. If implemented well, this move could be a step … Read more
Government Response Summary
The government's response focuses on general coordination across departments and existing ministerial forums, but does not address the committee's specific concerns about ensuring the UK Space Agency's autonomy, proactivity, and agility under new direct control.
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