Motion text
That this House welcomes the Government’s approval of the Shetland Space Centre’s plans to build and operate a satellite launch site on Unst in Shetland; notes that the spaceport will create hundreds of new, high-quality jobs, not only locally in the Northern Isles but across the country; recognises that this will strengthen the UK’s position as a European small satellite launch destination of choice; congratulates Shetland Space Centre for this development; and calls on the Government to support similar initiatives to maintain the excellent work of the UK's space agencies.
Signatures (5)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Carmichael, Mr Alistair
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 October 2020
Farry, Stephen
Alliance
Signed on
23 October 2020
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on
23 October 2020
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
2 November 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
4 November 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.