STEM Subjects: South West
Commons · Question 98925 · Tabled 10 Dec 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Question
Asked by Steve Darling
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to improve the availability of high-quality STEM skills and support innovation in the South West, particularly in sectors critical to defence, ICT, and energy s
Answer
Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 18 Dec 2025
The Government is committed to strengthening STEM skills and driving innovation across the UK, including the South West. DSIT has launched the TechFirst programme to deliver tech and AI learning to 1 million young people by 2029. This builds on CyberFirst...