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<p>The Chief Scientific Adviser has met with the Secretary of State on 4 occasions
within the time frame.</p><p>I hold the portfolio responsibility for DFID's Science
and Research department. I have met the DFID Chief Scientific Adviser once since my
appointment in January. In addition, DFID’s Chief Scientific Adviser has also had
a meeting with DFID Lord Bates during this period.</p><p>The Chief Scientific Adviser
met with my predecessor, Rory Stewart, on 3 occasions during the period of October
– December 2017. The Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser also attended the Research Roundtable
session with Minister Stewart.</p><p>The Chief Scientific Adviser continues to provide
all Ministers with regular written submissions and briefings on DFID science and research
activities.</p>
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