Memorandum 58
Submission from the East of England Development
Agency
The East of England is a strong region in terms
of both production for space-related activities and for original
research in the same arena.
Having reviewed the Case4Space briefing document,
we believe that it is a fair summary of the issues and opportunities
facing the space-related economy within the UK over the next couple
of decades. We are strongly supportive of its findings and recommendations
as we believe that it is imperative that we continue to invest
in those industries and sectors where we can demonstrate clear
and sustainable global leadership.
In particular, our ongoing commitment to the
space industry will deliver:
— Clear opportunities to exploit knowledge
transfer between the universities and industry.
— A global flagship knowledge-based
industry from which to promote the UK.
— A long-term, profitable knowledge
and manufacturing infrastructure.
All of which are fully aligned to the aims of
the development agency and the charge put upon it by government.
October 2006
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