Written questions

Research: Wales

Commons · Question 5996 · Tabled 2 Jun 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 9 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Ruth Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she has had discussions with the Welsh Government on the devolution of decision making for Government funded R&D grants.

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 9 Jun 2026

We are fully committed to regular and constructive dialogue with the Devolved Governments on our shared priorities, including the distribution of R&D funding across the UK. Key to this is making sure the benefits of science and innovation are felt acr...