My Lords, it is a pleasure to contribute to this debate on the report of the UK Engagement with Space Committee. Before turning to the substance of the report, I pay tribute to our chair, the noble Baroness, Lady Ashton of Upholland, my fellow committee members and our wonderful clerks, Sabrina and …
As I set out in my speech last week, assured access to space is one of the four priorities of the Government’s space policy. As I also set out then, we are pursuing our ambition of assured access to space. Last week, I announced a further £20 million of investment over the spending review to acceler…
I thank the noble Baroness for reminding us of the need for Dayton and the horrific events that took place not so long ago, between 1992 and 1995. It is vital that, as a signatory to Dayton, we continue to maintain our support for the principles, institutions and positions that were agreed at the en…
I thank the noble Baroness for that. We should be very proud of the spaceport up in the Shetland Islands. The Government are investing in that project and I hope we will be making an announcement soon on when we can launch a satellite from there. His Majesty the King is very interested in this whole…
My Lords, I watched as my late husband and partner of 31 years died, knowing there was a better, more humane way. When my dear friend of many, many years suffered for months, she knew there was another way, and she implored me to help. And I did. I was prepared to break the law, as I contacted clini…
My Lords, I support the Bill and the efforts of the noble Baroness, Lady Anelay, and others in bringing it forward. This legislation is not simply about the space sector and risk management; it is also about our national ability to participate fully in the next wave of technological progress. As suc…
My Lords, it is a privilege to follow my noble friend Lady Mobarik. I join others in thanking the noble Lord, Lord Robertson, for introducing this debate and the review, and in paying tribute to the noble Lord, Lord McCabe, for his excellent maiden speech.
I will address my remarks to paragraphs 7 …