Question follow-through · 128040
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Space Technology
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how her Department prioritises British businesses in its procurement of space sector contracts.
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- Answering body
- Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
- Tabled
- 17 Apr 2026
- Target answer date
- 22 Apr 2026
- Answer
- 22 Apr 2026 · 5 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
17 Apr 2026
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how her Department prioritises British businesses in its procurement of space sector contracts.
22 Apr 2026
Target answer date
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22 Apr 2026
Answer published
The Government is committed to supporting high-growth British space businesses. The new Procurement Act introduces a simpler and more transparent system that supports small businesses and enables contracting authorities to recognise quality and innovation...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
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