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Research: Databases

Commons · Question 39534 · Tabled 19 Mar 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 28 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Preet Kaur Gill

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of proposals to (a) integrate geospatial data into the National Data Library and (b) review licensing barriers to its use.

Answer

Answered by Feryal Clark, 28 Mar 2025

This Government has been clear that it wants to maximise the benefits from public sector data assets to deliver better public services and cutting-edge innovation. The National Data Library will provide simple, secure and ethical access to our key public ...