Every parliamentary written question tabled by Saqib Bhatti this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
Showing 41–51 of 51 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to expand the UK’s semiconductor research base.
UK semiconductor research is exceptional and is a driving force for growth in the wider semiconductor sector. The government will support semiconductor innovation and commercialisation activities from foundational research to enabling sustainable company ...
Innovation and Technology, what steps he plans to take to support the Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult.
The Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult plays a vital role in accelerating the development of compound semiconductor technology and applications. In 2023/24, it received a core grant of £17 million from Innovate UK. It is a strong example of gove...
Innovation and Technology, what his policy is on the future of the Research Collaboration Advice Team.
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) established the Research Collaboration Advice Team (RCAT) to provide advice to academia on national security risks in international collaborations. RCAT is central to managing research security ...
Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to have discussions with the Secretary of State for Education on the expansion of skills in the (a) design, (b) fabrication and (c) packaging of semiconductors.
This Government recognises skills as an essential lever to maximise the potential of our semiconductor sector, drive growth and create high-quality jobs across the whole of the UK. I regularly meet with my Rt. Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Educa...
Innovation and Technology, what steps he plans to take to support the growth of UK international patent families.
One of the Government’s five missions is to grow the UK economy, including by providing an Intellectual Property (IP) system that encourages investment in creativity and innovation for the benefit of society. The Intellectual Property Office’s strategy se...
Innovation and Technology, what steps he plans to take to support the Digital Security by Design programme.
The Government is funding the Digital Security by Design programme with over £80 million, alongside a £200 million from the private sector, to foster collaboration among academia, industry and government to develop CHERI (Capability Hardware Enhanced RISC...
Innovation and Technology, what his planned timetable is for delivering the exascale supercomputer facility in Edinburgh.
The programme remains subject to HMG business case approvals, and we will provide further updates in due course.
Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to commission an impact assessment on the proposed phasing out of animal testing.
The Government has committed to partnering with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the requirements for phasing out of animal testing. Any policy changes as a result of this work will be assessed appropriately.
Innovation and Technology, what his planned timetable is for the next launch from a UK spaceport.
The next UK launch will be delivered by Rocket Factory Augsburg from SaxaVord Spaceport in Scotland later this year. This will be the first vertical launch from the UK and will be a significant step for the UK space sector. Several UK spaceports are now in, or close to being, in operation.
Innovation and Technology, what his planned timetable is for phasing out animal testing.
The Government has committed to partnering with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the phasing out of animal testing. Discussions on this subject are already underway, but no specific timetable has been published. The Government, via UK Research & Innovation, continues to fund the development of techniques that replace, reduce and refine the use of animals in research through the National Centre for 3Rs (NC3Rs).
Innovation and Technology, what steps he plans to take to help support the semiconductor industry.
The Government is committed to building on the UK’s world-class strengths in the semiconductor sector to accelerate growth and unlock real-world benefits for UK citizens. Our focus is on enhancing the UK’s enabling environment to make this a top place to sustainably grow a business in the semiconductor sector, including support for innovation, skills and commercialisation. Deepening collaboration with international partners, including the EU and G7, is a key part of this approach and will ensure that the UK continues to be a credible player on the international stage.