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Science: Research

Commons · Question 75795 · Tabled 8 Sep 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 17 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Charlotte Cane

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if the Government will allocate Ministerial responsibility for science centres to a specific Department.

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 17 Sep 2025

The UK’s Science and Discovery Centres have an important role in engaging the public with science and technology and in inspiring young people, particularly those from underrepresented groups, their primary role is as visitor centres focussed on the role ...