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1693049

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date	01/03/2024
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Research: International Cooperation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to encourage research collaborations across (a) the Horizon Europe programme and (b) globally.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	16499
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2024 answer text <p>The Government is committed to restoring the UK’s position as a partner of choice in Horizon Europe. The Government is undertaking a series of actions to ensure that UK businesses and researchers feel supported to engage with Horizon Europe and lead consortia. This includes a series of roadshow events around the country, pump-priming schemes and a largescale marketing campaign.</p><p> </p><p>The Government launched the International Science Partnership Fund in December 2022. ISPF will have up to £337 million this spending review period, allowing UK researchers and innovators to collaborate with international partners on multidisciplinary projects. The Government also continues to fund the global Science and Innovation Network of over 130 officers in 65 locations around the world to actively build and facilitate science, technology and innovation collaborations of value to the UK.</p> answering member constituency Arundel and South Downs answering member printed Andrew Griffith question first answered 06/03/2024 10:35:48 answering member 4874 label Biography information for Andrew Griffith
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1567412

registered interest
date	17/01/2023
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Research: International Cooperation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps his Department is taking to help increase international research partnerships.
tabling member constituency	Dudley North
tabling member printed	Marco Longhi
uin	903129
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/01/2023 answer text <p>In December I announced the launch of the first phase of the new International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF), underpinned by £119 million of funding.</p><p>ISPF will support and fund UK scientists and innovators to work with peers around the world on some of the most pressing issues facing our world.</p> answering member constituency Mid Norfolk answering member printed George Freeman question first answered 17/01/2023 13:52:42 answering member 4020 label Biography information for George Freeman
tabling member	4789 label Biography information for Marco Longhi

1420095

registered interest
date	07/02/2022
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Research: International Cooperation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether he has made an assessment of how the model of global collaborative funding for covid-19 research can be used in other research areas.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	119577
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/02/2022 answer text <p>International collaboration has been a vital part of the response to Covid-19 and the UK has played a leading role globally. BEIS, alongside other Government Departments, funded the creation of the Covid Circle platform that enables researchers to access and understand international funding opportunities specifically related to Covid-19.</p><p> </p><p>More broadly the Integrated Review, R&amp;D Roadmap, and Innovation Strategy all highlight how international collaboration can support a dynamic and innovative UK and support strategic priorities.</p><p> </p><p>This is why we are working with colleagues across HMG to develop an International Science &amp; Technology Partnerships Framework to share cross-government interests in international R&amp;D and the landscape of global opportunities and challenges.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Mid Norfolk answering member printed George Freeman question first answered 15/02/2022 15:27:49 answering member 4020 label Biography information for George Freeman
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1271688

registered interest
date	16/12/2020
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Research: International Cooperation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs on the potential effect of the reduction in Official Development Assistance on the UK’s support for the development of an international research culture to address (a) climate change, (b) biodiversity loss and (c) other global challenges.
tabling member constituency	Oxford West and Abingdon
tabling member printed	Layla Moran
uin	130831
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2021 answer text <p>The Government remains committed to international development and will continue to provide £10 billion of Official Development Assistance (ODA) in 2021-22 to fight poverty, tackle climate change and improve global health.</p><p> </p><p>The Government’s commitment to research and innovation is clearly demonstrated through the recently published R&amp;D Roadmap, and the £400m uplift in R&amp;D spending announced in the Spending Review International collaboration is central feature of a healthy and productive R&amp;D sector.</p><p> </p><p>We recently reaffirmed our commitment to doubling UK’s International Climate Finance to £11.6bn in the years 2021-2025. The UK plays a crucial role in addressing the global challenge of climate change, responding to the needs of developing countries.</p> answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan question first answered 13/01/2021 10:05:21 answering member 4531 label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan
tabling member	4656 label Biography information for Layla Moran

1271692

registered interest
date	16/12/2020
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Research: International Cooperation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs on the potential effect of the reduction in the Official Development Assistance budget on the UK’s commitment to global research and innovation.
tabling member constituency	Oxford West and Abingdon
tabling member printed	Layla Moran
uin	130832
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2021 answer text <p>The Government remains committed to international development and will continue to provide £10 billion of Official Development Assistance (ODA) in 2021-22.</p><p> </p><p>The UK’s scientific excellence makes it a partner of choice for many international collaborations. The Government continues to support this excellence through its work towards a 2.4% of GDP investment in R&amp;D by 2027. This has most recently been demonstrated in the £400m uplift to R&amp;D funding announced by my Rt. Hon. Friend Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Spending Review for financial year 2021/2022. International collaboration is a central feature of a healthy and productive R&amp;D sector.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway grouped question UIN 130828 question first answered 11/01/2021 15:24:58 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
tabling member	4656 label Biography information for Layla Moran

1271676

registered interest
date	16/12/2020
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Research: International Cooperation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the effect of the reduction in the Official Development Assistance budget on the UK’s reputation as a partner of choice in international research and development projects.
tabling member constituency	Oxford West and Abingdon
tabling member printed	Layla Moran
uin	130828
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2021 answer text <p>The Government remains committed to international development and will continue to provide £10 billion of Official Development Assistance (ODA) in 2021-22.</p><p> </p><p>The UK’s scientific excellence makes it a partner of choice for many international collaborations. The Government continues to support this excellence through its work towards a 2.4% of GDP investment in R&amp;D by 2027. This has most recently been demonstrated in the £400m uplift to R&amp;D funding announced by my Rt. Hon. Friend Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Spending Review for financial year 2021/2022. International collaboration is a central feature of a healthy and productive R&amp;D sector.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway grouped question UIN 130832 question first answered 11/01/2021 15:24:58 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
tabling member	4656 label Biography information for Layla Moran

1140792

registered interest
date	22/07/2019
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Research: International Cooperation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what plans his Department has to facilitate international collaboration on research and development after the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	280237
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/08/2019 answer text <p>The UK’s aim is to be the partner of choice on international research and innovation. The International Research and Innovation Strategy sets out how we will achieve this by deepening international engagement, partnerships and practical collaboration.</p><p>There are strong links between the UK and EU’s research and innovation communities, with a long track record of jointly tackling global challenges. We are working to ensure that collaboration can continue in any scenario, including the funding commitment made under the Horizon 2020 guarantee and extension.</p><p>We are exploring association to the Horizon Europe programme, as well as considering alternative options as part of a review of the future UK funding landscape. International funding will be an important component in implementing the UK International Research and Innovation Strategy.</p> answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson question first answered 21/08/2019 15:26:47 answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon