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Oral questionsWednesday, 20 May 202611:30— Science, Innovation and Technology

Science, Innovation and Technology (including Topical Questions)

MPs question a government minister

MPs will pose oral questions to the Science, Innovation and Technology department about current priorities and policy challenges in scientific research, technological development, and innovation. The session includes topical questions, allowing MPs to raise urgent or emerging issues affecting the sector. This is a routine accountability mechanism for holding the department to account on its performance and strategic direction.

Science and innovation policy shapes the UK's competitiveness, productivity, and ability to tackle long-term challenges from energy transition to healthcare. These questions offer a barometer of parliamentary concern about government progress on research funding, artificial intelligence governance, tech sector growth, and skills gaps—issues that affect firms, universities, and the broader economy.

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17 questions

What comparative assessment she has made of the competitiveness of the (a) UK and (b) EU science and technology sectors.

Alan MakConservativeHavant

What discussions she has had with the science and technology sector on closer regulatory alignment with the EU.

Charlie DewhirstConservativeBridlington and The Wolds

What steps she is taking to help support the development of UK-based cloud infrastructure.

David DavisConservativeGoole and Pocklington

?If she will take urgent steps to protect children online.

Douglas McAllisterLabourWest Dunbartonshire

What steps her Department has taken to help ensure that parents and children are able to engage with the consultation entitled Growing up in the online world: a national consultation.

Fred ThomasLabourPlymouth Moor View

What steps she is taking to help ensure artificial intelligence is developed responsibly.

Iqbal MohamedIndependentDewsbury and Batley

What steps she is taking to support grassroot organisations working to improve digital inclusion.

Josh BabarindeLiberal DemocratsEastbourne

?If she will take urgent steps to protect children online.

Michelle WelshLabourSherwood Forest

What steps she is taking with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to support the agri-food sector.

Sarah BoolConservativeSouth Northamptonshire

MPs questioning ministers

Dr Ben SpencerConservative and Unionist Party

Runnymede and Weybridge

Pat McFaddenLabour Party

Wolverhampton South East

Sir Keir StarmerLabour Party

Holborn and St Pancras

Saqib BhattiConservative and Unionist Party

Meriden and Solihull East

Andrew GriffithConservative and Unionist Party

Arundel and South Downs

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