Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 51043

Research: National Security

Tabled: 8 May 2025
Answered: 16 May 2025

Question

Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst

ConservativeSolihull West and Shirley

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he has taken to prevent hostile state actors from exploiting UK research institutions; and what assessment her Department has made of potential Chinese involvement in sensiti

Answer

Feryal Clark
We have a robust approach to risk in the research sector, working to ensure that institutions are alert to security risks and able to make informed decisions when collaborating internationally, backed by the government's comprehensive regulatory powers.We...

This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 51043) →