Call for Evidence

Terms of reference: Scotland's space sector

The Committee would welcome written evidence addressing one or all of the following questions:

What contribution does the space sector make to Scotland’s economy?

What are the key opportunities and challenges for the Scottish space sector in the coming years?

In which specific areas of the space industry is Scotland’s sector well-placed to succeed?

How does Scotland’s space sector compare with those of its international counterparts?

What opportunities does the Scottish space sector have for international collaboration?

To what degree do the UK and Scottish Governments’ space strategies have the right priorities for the Scottish space sector?

What policies can the UK Government use to foster growth and success in the Scottish space sector, both ‘upstream’ and ‘downstream’?

How can the UK and Scottish Governments help to provide Scotland’s space sector with the skilled workforce it needs?

What can the UK and Scottish Governments do to support the establishment of Scottish spaceports and help them to succeed?

The Committee values diversity and seeks to ensure this where possible. We encourage members of underrepresented groups to submit written evidence.

Deadline for submissions

The Committee calls for evidence to be submitted by 13 September 2023.