Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 126563

Science and Technology: Diplomatic Relations

Tabled: 13 April 2026

Answered: 16 April 2026

Named Day

Question

Dame Chi Onwurah

Labour — Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of potential impact of science diplomacy in achieving UK technology sovereignty; and whether her Department intends to pursue shared leadership arrangements

Answer

Kanishka Narayan

Science diplomacy supports UK technology sovereignty by building international partnerships which strengthen our capabilities, resilience and security. This is underpinned by our Science & Technology Network covering 65 locations which strengthens UK ...

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