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Science: Research

Commons · Question 80133 · Tabled 10 Oct 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 20 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Charlotte Cane

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her Department is responsible for science centres; and whether she plans to allocate responsibility for science centres to a specific Minister.

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 20 Oct 2025

Science and Discovery Centres have an important role in engaging the public, with science and in inspiring young people, particularly those from underrepresented groups, to consider STEM studies and related careers. While some centres do carry out some re...