Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 78494

Photonics

Tabled: 10 October 2025

Answered: 22 October 2025

Question

Ruth Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of facilitating the creation of a silicon photonics pilot line.

Answer

Kanishka Narayan

The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy recognises the opportunity to capitalise on our strength in photonics, chip design, and advanced technologies. To deliver this, DSIT is considering infrastructure needs as recommended by the Royal Academy of Engineering...

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