Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 110605

Astronomy and Nuclear Physics: Research

Tabled: 3 February 2026
Answered: 10 February 2026
Named Day

Question

Darren Paffey

LabourSouthampton Itchen

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of recent UK Research and Innovation and The Science and Technology Facilities Council's decisions to reduce funding for particle p

Answer

Kanishka Narayan
DSIT and UKRI remain committed to international scientific collaboration, and UKRI’s record £38.6 billion settlement over the Spending Review will support areas including talent, scientific capability and international collaboration, including £14 billion...

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