§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what review he is undertaking of the British space and satellite industry; and whether the retention of a directly owned British satellite manufacturing capability forms part of his strategy for competitiveness.
§ Mr. McLoughlinMy officials are in regular contact with the British space and satellite industry, although no specific review is currently being undertaken. In encouraging the British satellite manufacturing industry to enhance its competitiveness, we work with the companies involved on the best means of achieving that objective.