Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 78488

Photonics

Tabled: 10 October 2025

Answered: 20 October 2025

Question

Ruth Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent assessment she has made of the potential contribution of the photonics industry to economic (a) strategy and (b) growth.

Answer

Kanishka Narayan

Photonics is a major UK industry, generating £18.5 billion annually and employing over 84,800 people. It underpins quantum technologies, semiconductors, and telecoms, with government support through programmes like the National Quantum Technologies Progra...

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