Non-inquiry session · Opened 29 June 2026
Work of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
From: Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
What this inquiry is asking
This is not a formal inquiry yet, but a non-inquiry session initiated by the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee to examine how the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is operating. The committee is seeking to understand the department's priorities, performance, and strategic direction across its portfolio.
Status / emerging findings
- No evidence sessions have been held; inquiry is in opening phase
- Committee Chair has written follow-up questions to Secretary of State (1 July 2026)
- Department's response letter received but detailed substantive findings pending evidence sessions
Why it matters
The Science, Innovation and Technology Department shapes UK competitiveness and research funding; scrutiny of its work directly affects how billions in science investment are deployed.
Themes
Key witnesses
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
Written evidence & correspondence
Correspondence · 16 July 2026
Correspondence · 1 July 2026
Themes & actors
Topics across publication summaries
Top organisations & named entities
- Liz Kendall·2 references
- UKRI·2 references
- Chi Onwurah·1 reference
- Emran Mian·1 reference
- Science, Innovation and Technology Committee·1 reference
- Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·1 reference
- STFC·1 reference
- ICO·1 reference
- Dame Chi Onwurah·1 reference
- Ofcom·1 reference
Source · parliament.uk inquiry record ↗