United States securities and exchange commission logo August 15, 2022 Nick Pointon Chief Financial Officer Arqit Quantum Inc. 1st Floor, 3 More London Riverside London SE1 2RE , United Kingdom Re: Arqit Quantum Inc. Form 20-F for the Year Ended September 30, 2021 Filed December 16, 2021 File No. 001-40777 Dear Mr. Pointon: We have completed our review of your filing. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Technology