Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 78495

Photonics

Tabled: 10 October 2025

Answered: 20 October 2025

Question

Ruth Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the establishment of a National Centre for Photonics on technological development in the photonics industry.

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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