Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 122098
ICT: Expenditure
Tabled: 19 March 2026
Answered: 27 March 2026
Question
Dame Chi Onwurah
Labour — Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her Department must approve IT spend above a certain value.
Answer
Ian MurrayYes. The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, must approve all digital and technology spend above certain values.