§ Baroness Hilton of Eggardonasked Her Majesty's Government: Whether the UK space strategy 2003–06 and beyond has been published. [HL447]
§ Lord Sainsbury of TurvilleThe UK space strategy 2003–06 and beyond was published on 16 December. It was agreed after wide consultation in government and the space community and with other interested parties. It sets out our objectives of enhancing the 141WA UK's standing in astronomy, planetary and environmental sciences; stimulating increased productivity by promoting the use of space in government, science and commerce; and developing innovative space systems to deliver sustainable improvement in quality of life. Copies are available in the Libraries of both Houses, and on the BNSC website www.bnsc.gov.uk