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1696612

registered interest
date	18/03/2024
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	Life Sciences: Technology
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the policy paper entitled UK Science and Technology Framework, published on 6 March 2023, whether references in that paper to engineering biology include (a) gene therapy, (b) vaccine development and (c) other life sciences technologies.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	19052
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2024 answer text <p>DSIT’s definition of engineering biology is set out in the National Vision for Engineering Biology, published in December 2023. Engineering biology includes products or services whose development draws on the tools of synthetic biology. This would capture all gene therapies, and vaccine and life science technologies which are developed using these tools. Engineering biology also delivers applications in other sectors of the economy including agriculture and chemicals.</p> answering member constituency Arundel and South Downs answering member printed Andrew Griffith question first answered 21/03/2024 09:21:42 answering member 4874 label Biography information for Andrew Griffith
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1695412

registered interest
date	12/03/2024
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	ICT: Innovation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what proportion of the £900m pledged to implement the recommendations in the independent Future of Compute review for an exascale supercomputer has been allocated as of 12 March 2024.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	18137
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/03/2024 answer text <p>In 2023 the government committed funding of £900m to deliver an Exascale supercomputer and the AI Research Resource (AIRR). In November we confirmed that £300m was being invested in the AIRR, via the Isambard-AI and Dawn facilities. Further details on delivery of the Exascale programme and AIRR expansion will follow in due course.</p> answering member constituency Arundel and South Downs answering member printed Andrew Griffith question first answered 15/03/2024 09:14:16 answering member 4874 label Biography information for Andrew Griffith
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1694619

registered interest
date	07/03/2024
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: Skilled Workers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the planned rise in the salary threshold for a skilled worker visa on UK research and development.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	17577
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2024 answer text <p>In December 2023, the Government announced a new package of measures to curb immigration abuse and further reduce net migration. DSIT will continue to work with the Home Office on the details of the measures and make ongoing assessments of the effects on researchers, scientists and innovators.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to attracting and retaining the talent needed to ensure the UK remains at the cutting edge of research, development and innovation (RDI). Our Science and Technology Framework, updated in February, sets out how we will build a skilled workforce for tomorrow’s industries.</p> answering member constituency Arundel and South Downs answering member printed Andrew Griffith question first answered 12/03/2024 10:15:46 answering member 4874 label Biography information for Andrew Griffith
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1694620

registered interest
date	07/03/2024
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: Labour Turnover and Recruitment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent assessment her Department has made of the ability of public sector research establishments to recruit and retain talent.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	17578
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/03/2024 answer text <p>Public sector research establishments are diverse organisations that deliver science and research for public good, often playing a vital role in critical infrastructure and public safety. Around 50 public sector research establishments are sponsored by Government Departments, employing over 50,000 FTE, including more than 17,000 scientists and technologists. The Government’s <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/655e2a2f1b00a6000d58e60a/evolution_of_rdi-organisation-landscape-government-response.pdf" target="_blank">response</a> to the Independent Review of the UK's Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Organisational Landscape, published in November 2023, acknowledged the challenges faced by public sector research establishments to recruit and retain talent and committed to improving the evidence base of the workforce challenges across public sector RDI organisations.</p> answering member constituency Arundel and South Downs answering member printed Andrew Griffith question first answered 15/03/2024 10:07:43 answering member 4874 label Biography information for Andrew Griffith
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1694621

registered interest
date	07/03/2024
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	Horizon Europe
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions officials in her Department have had with the devolved Administrations on the potential merits of increasing levels of engagement with Horizon Europe in (a) Wales, (b) Scotland and (c) Northern Ireland.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	17579
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/03/2024 answer text <p>The Government is undertaking a series of actions to support UK businesses and researchers in re-engaging with Horizon Europe. The Government launched pump-priming schemes and a largescale marketing campaign to support and encourage researchers and businesses to bid for Horizon funding.</p><p> </p><p>My department has established a new forum to engage with R&amp;D sector stakeholders on engagement in Horizon Europe, including measures to boost participation. Officials from all the devolved Administrations attend this network.</p> answering member constituency Arundel and South Downs answering member printed Andrew Griffith question first answered 15/03/2024 10:14:06 answering member 4874 label Biography information for Andrew Griffith
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1694622

registered interest
date	07/03/2024
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	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Business Plans
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what her Department's planned timescale is for responding to the report entitled Independent review of the DSIT business case and approvals process, published in February 2024.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	17580
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2024 answer text <p>The Government welcomes David Willetts’ report and is considering the recommendations, including options for implementation. We are planning to publish a response before the end of April.</p> answering member constituency Arundel and South Downs answering member printed Andrew Griffith question first answered 12/03/2024 10:19:20 answering member 4874 label Biography information for Andrew Griffith
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1694636

registered interest
date	07/03/2024
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	Advanced Research and Invention Agency
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her Department has plans to measure the impact of the Advanced Research and Innovation Agency.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	17594
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2024 answer text <p>ARIA was established to focus on projects with the potential to produce transformative technological change with long-term benefits, and was set up as a flagship of the government’s agenda to cut bureaucracy in research. ARIA has maximum autonomy over its research and project choice, its procedures and its institutional culture.</p><p> </p><p>ARIA will be responsible for evaluating the impact of its programmes. As set out in ARIA’s Framework Agreement, ARIA’s performance shall be formally reviewed after 10 years of operations.</p> answering member constituency Arundel and South Downs answering member printed Andrew Griffith question first answered 12/03/2024 10:23:55 answering member 4874 label Biography information for Andrew Griffith
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1694637

registered interest
date	07/03/2024
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	UK Space Agency
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 her Department is taking to encourage the UK Space Agency to undertake engagement and outreach activities.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	17595
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/03/2024 answer text <p>The UK Space Agency’s work programme is driven by HMG’s National Space Strategy. The UK Space Agency’s corporate plan, once agreed by Ministers, sets out the activities that will be delivered to achieve the Government’s objectives.</p><p>A link to the National Space Strategy is available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-space-strategy" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-space-strategy</a>.</p> answering member constituency Arundel and South Downs answering member printed Andrew Griffith question first answered 15/03/2024 10:27:05 answering member 4874 label Biography information for Andrew Griffith
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1694638

registered interest
date	07/03/2024
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	ICT: Innovation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's press release entitled Government commits up to £3.5 billion to future of tech and science, published on 16 March 2023, how much of the £900 million of funding for a new exascale supercomputer has been allocated.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	17596
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/03/2024 answer text <p>The funding announced at the Spring Budget 2023, supports DSIT to deliver on the Government’s key science and technology priorities, this includes investing £900 million in an Exascale supercomputer and AI Research Resource (AIRR) to enhance the UK’s Compute capabilities. HMG also confirmed additional investment for the AIRR project and established Isambard AI which will be operational later this year.</p><p> </p><p>Since the Spring Budget announcement, HMG announced Edinburgh Parallel Computing Centre (EPCC) as the preferred site to host exascale. More details around the project will be announced once decisions around procurement have been confirmed.</p> answering member constituency Arundel and South Downs answering member printed Andrew Griffith question first answered 15/03/2024 10:34:57 answering member 4874 label Biography information for Andrew Griffith
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1694087

registered interest
date	06/03/2024
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	Kate Sang
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her statement issued on 5 March 2024, how much official time was spent (a) drafting that statement and (b) negotiating with Professor Sang's lawyers; and what estimate she has made of the cost to the public purse of those negotiations.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	17309
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/03/2024 answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the opening statement by the Secretary of State at the Lords Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee on 12 March 2024.</p> answering member constituency Arundel and South Downs answering member printed Andrew Griffith grouped question UIN 17396 17405 17431 17461 question first answered 13/03/2024 14:37:49 answering member 4874 label Biography information for Andrew Griffith
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah