Westminster Hall debateWestminster HallThursday, 9 July 202615:00

Government support for the Lobular Moon Shot Project

Backbench debate (separate chamber, no votes)

A Westminster Hall debate on government support for the Lobular Moon Shot Project, sponsored by Liberal Democrat John Milne. The debate will examine what backing the government is providing for this research or innovation initiative, and whether current support levels are adequate to deliver the project's objectives.

Westminster Hall debates allow backbench MPs to raise specific policy issues without triggering votes, making them a tool to scrutinise government spending and priorities. This debate tests whether Labour is committed to backing ambitious science or technology projects, and signals Liberal Democrat interest in innovation policy — relevant to constituencies with research institutions or tech sectors.

Technology & Digital Economy & Jobs (General)

MPs most likely to speak

Chris BryantLabour Party

Rhondda and Ogmore

Minister of State — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on technology, economy-jobs, agriculture (303 times, 40pts); Known positions: technology: supportive, economy-jobs: supportive, economy-jobs: neutral (30pts)Voting record

Dame Harriett BaldwinConservative and Unionist Party

West Worcestershire

Shadow Business and Trade — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Venue: 15 Westminster Hall debates (×0.7); Spoken on technology, economy-jobs, agriculture (462 times, 28pts); Known positions: economy-jobs: opposed, fiscal-policy: opposed, economy-jobs: questioning (21pts); Committee: treasury committee (20pts)Voting record

Mr Alistair CarmichaelLiberal Democrats

Orkney and Shetland

Spoken on technology, economy-jobs, agriculture (328 times, 40pts); Known positions: economy-jobs: questioning, agriculture: opposed, agriculture: supportive (30pts); Committee: environment, food and rural affairs committee (Chair) (25pts)Voting record

John MilneLiberal Democrats

Horsham

Debate sponsor/lead member (calendar Members field)Voting record

Alison HumeLabour Party

Scarborough and Whitby

Spoken on technology, economy-jobs, agriculture (246 times, 40pts); Known positions: economy-jobs: supportive, labour-market: supportive, technology: supportive (30pts); Committee: backbench business committee (20pts)Voting record

Government support for the Lobular Moon Shot Project

MPs most likely to speak

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