Every parliamentary written question tabled by Andrew Griffith this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
Showing 21–40 of 89 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to continue the inter-ministerial group on tackling digital exclusion.
Promoting Digital Inclusion is a priority for me and for Government, which is why we believe it was a disgrace that the previous government did not introduce a new digital exclusion strategy for ten years. Digital inclusion is essential to our Missions, p...
Innovation and Technology, whether he has had meetings with the UK Space Agency to discuss the growth of Scotland’s space ecosystem.
The Secretary of State for the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology is in regular discussion with the UK Space Agency, our key delivery partner, about Scotland's growing space sector as we recognise its crucial role in delivering our national ...
Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 10 October 2024 to Question 5708 on European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts: Finance, whether the contract for construction was advertised.
The contract was procured by the Government Property Agency through a framework (CCS RM6088, Construction Works and Associated Services, Lot 5, Construction Works & Associated Services (£80m+) National Framework) which was itself advertised. As part o...
Innovation and Technology, with reference to page 41 of the Information Commissioner’s Office report on Quantum Technologies published on 9 October 2024, what assessment he has made of the potential implications
The government recognises the need to act to both unlock the opportunities of quantum computing and also address the potential risks of this technology.DSIT works closely with the National Cyber Security Centre to identify the mitigations that are require...
Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 10 October 2024 to Question 5708 on European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts: Finance, what estimate his Department has made of the construction cost
The contract is subject to an ongoing commercial process, and it would therefore not be appropriate to share construction cost estimates.
Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to continue the inter-ministerial group on tackling digital exclusion.
I refer the Honourable Member to the answer I gave to question 8498.
Innovation and Technology, whether he has met his counterparts in the EU to discuss the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill.
The Secretary of State met with the European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders on 16 September and 15 October to discuss a new Data Bill and the importance of efficient and safe personal data sharing between our two jurisdictions.
Innovation and Technology, what proportion of his time the Minister of State for Data Protection and Telecoms dedicates to his ministerial role within his Department.
Half.
Innovation and Technology, whether he has had recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the use of ISDN phone lines across Government.
No.
Innovation and Technology, with reference to the response made to recommendation 5 in his Department's policy paper entitled Regulating quantum technology applications: government response to recommendations made
The government response to the Regulatory Horizons Council review outlines a phased and proportionate approach towards quantum regulation in order to support the responsible development of the sector. This includes:Influencing industry-led standards and i...
Innovation and Technology, whether he has had discussions with the Information Commissioner’s Office on the future development of an Information Commission.
The Secretary of State for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has been in contact with the Information Commissioner regarding the future development of the Information Commission. They met on 30 July and discussed the Digital Inf...
Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to ensure that regulatory decisions taken by the Regulatory Innovation Office will occur in a timely manner.
The launch of the Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO), a key manifesto commitment, is a big step forward in bringing the UK’s most promising new technologies to the public faster and safely while kickstarting economic growth. The RIO is committed to ensuri...
Innovation and Technology, whether he has had discussions on national security considerations relating to biological data with (a) Genomics England, (b) UK Biobank and (c) NIHR Bioresource.
Through the delivery of the UK Biological Security Strategy, the Government is committed ensuring the UK is resilient to a spectrum of biological threats, as well as being a world leader in innovation. As part of this Strategy, the Government is undertaki...
Innovation and Technology, with reference to the Answer of 25 April 2024 to Question 22294 on Genomics: China, whether he has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the cross-departmental programme of work to
Through the delivery of the UK Biological Security Strategy, the Government is committed ensuring the UK is resilient to a spectrum of biological threats, as well as being a world leader in innovation. As part of this Strategy, the Government is undertaki...
Innovation and Technology, whether he has had discussions with the University of Edinburgh following the cancellation of the exascale supercomputer project.
The Government is committed to building compute infrastructure that delivers growth and opportunity for people across the UK. My Department and I regularly engage with a range of organisations across the science and research sector, including the Universi...
Innovation and Technology, what the cost is of establishing the Regulatory Innovation Office.
The Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO) is the Government’s key tool for advancing regulatory innovation. The Government will continue to evaluate timelines, costs, legal considerations, and objectives to ensure the RIO aligns with our transformative goals...
Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to visit the SaxaVord Spaceport in 2024.
A date has still to be arranged, but I intend to visit as soon as possible.
Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to publish a new National Vision for Engineering Biology.
DSIT has not announced any intention to publish a new National Vision for Engineering Biology.
Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions he has had with his counterpart in China.
Since taking office, I have been in contact and exchanged views on the UK-China Science and Technology relationship with Minister Yin Hejun, my counterpart in China’s Ministry of Science and Technology.
Innovation and Technology, whether he has met with the National Quantum Technologies Programme Strategic Advisory Board to discuss how to reduce the potential impact of regulation on the levels of innovation in t
The Department of Science and Innovation and Technology regularly consults the National Quantum Technologies Programme Strategic Advisory Board (SAB) on all aspects of the National Quantum Strategy, including regulation.SAB members have advised on and inp...