Astronomy and Space: Finance
Commons · Question 123095 · Tabled 23 Mar 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 31 Mar 2026
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Asked by Zöe Franklin
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions she has had with the Science and Technology Facilities Council on proposed reductions to funding for astronomy and space science; and what assessment she has made of th
Answer
Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 31 Mar 2026
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has committed a record £58.5 billion investment in R&D over the next 4 years. This includes £38.6 billion allocated to UKRI. The overall Government spend on R&D over the next 4 years is ...