MPs examine Goverment's decision to abolish Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will examine possible implications of the abolition of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) on Tuesday, 15 September at 9:30am.
In July 2026, following Andy Burnham’s confirmation as Prime Minister, it was announced that DSIT would be abolished. Its responsibilities will now be split amongst the Cabinet Office, an expanded Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
Meeting details
MPs will question witnesses from institutions representing public policy, science, research and start-up communities on what this change could mean for DSIT’s areas of responsibility and the implications of splitting them across multiple Departments.
The impact on the UK’s AI policy, including the creation of a new AI taskforce, will likely be examined, along with the possible ramifications for UKRI.