MPs quiz Science Minister on plans for UK science diplomacy, tech sovereignty and research funding cuts
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will question Lord Patrick Vallance, Science Minister, and Seema Malhotra, Minister for the Indo-Pacific, in the final session of its inquiry examining the UK’s science diplomacy capabilities.
Meeting details
The cross-party committee will ask the Minister a wide range of questions, examining the government's aims for science diplomacy, plans for science and technology sovereignty, and prioritisation within certain technologies.
MPs may also examine government plans on domestic late-stage tech investment, European Space Agency funding, increased defence spending in space, and the US-UK pharmaceutical deal.
Questions to Lord Vallance will also focus on potential cuts to scientific research funding. This follows on from the committee’s 3 March session on scientific research funding with researchers and the Science and Technology Facilities Council Executive Chair Professor Michele Dougherty.