Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 900059

Mathematics: Research

Tabled: 14 May 2026

Answered: 20 May 2026

Named Day

Question

Mark Sewards

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of recognising advanced mathematics in UKRI's revised approach to funding.

Answer

Ian Murray

I am very proud that this Government has committed the largest investment into R&D on record, with £38 billion allocated to UKRI. There is no route to future growth in this country without science and technology, and mathematical sciences is foundatio...

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