Written questions by Obese-Jecty.

Innovation and Technology, what the full scope is of the UK AI Hardware Plan.

Awaiting answer.

Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of Satellite broadband coverage in Huntingdonshire.

Awaiting answer.

Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026, to question 3444 on Animal Experiments, what recent discussions has she had with her Chinese counterparts on collaboration on the (a) development,

The Government is strengthening international collaboration on the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods. This has included officials-level engagement with senior counterparts from the Chinese National Institutes for Food and Drug Cont...

Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 16 June 2026 to Question 8818 on Geoengineering: Expenditure, by when are the 3 projects scheduled to (a) start and (b) finish.

The start and end dates of the 3 projects are as below: ‘Marine Cloud Brightening In a Complex World’ commenced on 25 August 2025 and will end on 30 September 2027. ‘A REsponsible innovation Framework for assessing noveL spray tEChnology research To exami...

Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 3444 on Animal Experiments, what recent engagement has she had with counterparts in Sweden to explore collaboration on the development,

The Government is strengthening international collaboration on the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods. This includes bilateral engagement with Sweden through the UK–Sweden Life Sciences MoU Working Group, which met on 6 May 2026. Th...

Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 22 May 2026 to Question 1739 on Advanced Research and Invention Agency: Geoengineering, how much has her Department spent on investigating whether spraying sea

The Advanced Research and Invention Agency’s (ARIA) ‘Exploring Climate Cooling’ programme has allocated £8.53 million of funding over 3 years to 3 projects that examine the effect of spraying seawater on cloud reflectivity. These projects focus on modelli...

Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 22 May 2026 to question 1739 on Advanced Research and Invention Agency: Geoengineering, when she will conclude whether spraying seawater could increase the ref

ARIA's Exploring Climate Cooling programme, which explores the feasibility, efficacy, safety and governability of climate cooling approaches, including Marine Cloud Brightening, is ongoing. ARIA has committed to publishing the outcomes of its research in ...

Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 5 June 2026 to question 3606 on Seas and Oceans: Telecommunications Cables, by when she will have (a) finished exploring options for securing UK-based and UK-f

As set out in the answer of 5 June, the Department has undertaken market engagement to fully consider the range of options available to Government to deliver a UK-based and UK-flagged subsea cable repair capability, in a way that provides value for money ...

Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026, to question 3444 on Animal Experiments, what progress has she made in considering how the UK’s 2027 G20 presidency could help convene regulators t

The Government is strengthening international collaboration on the development, validation and acceptance of alternative methods, including through engagement with regulators and key international partners. We are currently exploring how the UK’s 2027 G20...

Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 5 June 2026 to question 3443 on Medicines and Healthcare products, what the full scope is of the measures introduced by the MHRA.

Measures introduced by the MHRA include published guidance on its approach to assessing medicines applications using alternative methods, and development of an early regulatory review process, from January 2027, for relevant dossier sections that do not i...

Innovation and Technology, with reference to the National Security Strategy 2025: Security for the British People in a Dangerous World, CP1338, published on 24 June 2025, what progress she has made in enhancing c

The UK is pleased to collaborate with a number of international partners through bilateral and multilateral activity, including Canada. The UK and Canada share common values and are working together to promote the safe, secure and responsible development ...

Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on

I refer the Hon. Member to the answer given on 10 April to Question 125668.

Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on

The Government is working to strengthen international collaboration on the validation and acceptance of alternative methods, including engagement with regulators and international forums. As part of this, we are exploring opportunities to convene internat...

Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on

The Government is supporting the replacement of animal use in skin sensitisation and irritation testing through delivery of the Replacing Animals in Science strategy. Validated alternative methods are used wherever possible, with animal testing required w...

Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on

The Government is supporting the replacement of animal use in skin sensitisation and irritation testing through delivery of the Replacing Animals in Science strategy. Validated alternative methods are used wherever possible, with animal testing required w...

Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on

The Government is supporting the replacement of animal use in skin sensitisation and irritation testing through delivery of the Replacing Animals in Science strategy. Validated alternative methods are used wherever possible, with animal testing required w...

Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on

The Government is supporting the replacement of animal use in skin sensitisation and irritation testing through delivery of the Replacing Animals in Science strategy. Validated alternative methods are used wherever possible, with animal testing required w...

Innovation and Technology, what progress has she made in adopting the sovereign Satellite Based Augmentation System (UK SBAS).

Following the trial of a UK Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS), the Government is assessing options for access to an SBAS, including the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System (EGNOS). DfT are reviewing the case and viability of rejoinin...

Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on

The Government is supporting the replacement of animal use in eye irritation through delivery of the Replacing Animals in Science strategy. Validated alternative methods are available and used wherever possible, with animal testing required where sufficie...

Innovation and Technology, with reference to the fourth report of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (CP1338), published on 24 June 2025, what progress has he made in bringing new creativity to

DSIT plays a central role in delivering the National Security Strategy by helping to ensure the UK’s science and technology base is secure, resilient and aligned with national security objectives. Since its publication, the department has strengthened its...