Scott Arthur MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Written questions

Satellites: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 11 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 29270More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps he is taking to protect and enhance UK sovereign capability to design and build satellites.
Answer: Through the UK Space Strategy, Government is investing £7.8 billion in the UK space sector to 2029/30, including £2.8 billion in satellite communications to strengthen and scale UK satellite manufacturing and capabilities. Programmes including ESA ARTES, ...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
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Transport: InfrastructureDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28196More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, when he will publish his response to the Competition and Markets Authority's market study into the supply of railway and public road infrastructure by the civil engineering sector.
Answer: The Government is working to finalise its response and will publish it as soon as possible.
Answered 15 Sept 2026
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Science and Technology: FinanceDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26295More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of withdrawing UK Research and Innovation operational funding for international research facilities on UK operationa
Answer: UK Research and Innovation and the Science and Technology Facilities Council undertook a structured assessment of the impacts of different funding options across STFC's portfolio. This considered factors including scientific excellence, long-term research...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
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UK Research and Innovation: FinanceDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26294More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps his Department took to ensure that recent UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) operational funding decisions for key facilities aligned with the UK's broader strategic inve
Answer: UKRI, through STFC, has undertaken a prioritisation process to ensure its overall financial stability and the ongoing affordability of its National Laboratories, large scale, multi-disciplinary facilities, and the PPAN portfolio. The cross-UKRI Facilities...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Space TechnologyDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24523More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to promote the UK space sector; and what role UK Space Agency communications will play.
Answer: Support from the Department and UK Space Agency (UKSA) includes funded delivery plans, targeted funding through grants, procurement, regulatory reform, support for local clusters and international partnerships. UKSA communications explain how space delive...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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UK Space AgencyDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24522More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what changes will be made to the UK Space Agency's funding and remit following the transition to the Department of Business, Innovation, Science and Trade.
Answer: Following the Government's review of arms-length bodies, the UK Space Agency (UKSA) is now an integral part of the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade and its staff are departmental officials. This transition does not alter UKSA’s fundi...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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SatellitesDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24513More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment the Department has made of the potential impact of orbital mirror constellations on astronomical observation and light pollution in the UK, and whether the Governme
Answer: The UK Government has funded three studies to date and engages internationally through a range of fora, including the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, to help develop guidelines and governance structures that meet the needs of...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
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Department or topic	Published records
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade	7
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport	6
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	1
Department for Transport	10
Department for Work and Pensions	7
Department of Health and Social Care	11
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office	1
Home Office	13
Ministry of Defence	1
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government	1
Scotland Office	1
Treasury	6

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