Photonics
Commons · Question 78494 · Tabled 10 Oct 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Question
Asked by Ruth Jones
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of facilitating the creation of a silicon photonics pilot line.
Answer
Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 22 Oct 2025
The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy recognises the opportunity to capitalise on our strength in photonics, chip design, and advanced technologies. To deliver this, DSIT is considering infrastructure needs as recommended by the Royal Academy of Engineering...