Written questions

Science and Technology: Finance

Commons · Question 26295 · Tabled 1 Sep 2026 · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Official record

Answered 9 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Scott Arthur

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of withdrawing UK Research and Innovation operational funding for international research facilities on UK operationa

Answer

Answered by Chris McDonald, 9 Sep 2026

UK Research and Innovation and the Science and Technology Facilities Council undertook a structured assessment of the impacts of different funding options across STFC's portfolio. This considered factors including scientific excellence, long-term research...