Clive Lewis MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Science and Technology Facilities Council: FinanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1699More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions her Department has had with the Institute of Physics and Royal Astronomical Society on the planned changes to the budget of the Science and Technology Facilities Counci
Answer: The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has committed a record £58.5 billion investment in R&D over the next four years, including £38.6 billion allocated to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).The Science and Technology Facilities ...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordScience and Technology Facilities Council: FinanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1698More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the Department has conducted an impact assessment on changes in the level of funding by the Science and Technology Facilities Council on trends in the level of (a) economic deve
Answer: The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has committed a record £58.5 billion investment in R&D over the next four years, including £38.6 billion allocated to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).The Science and Technology Facilities ...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordTelecommunications CablesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119373More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of alternate infrastructure to replace copper wire ADSL systems.
Answer: ADSL relies on the copper based Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). The PSTN is increasingly unreliable and prone to failure. In 2024/25 there were over 2,600 major incidents on the PSTN, each affecting 500 or more customers. This is why industry ha...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111176More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether (a) she or (b) any members of her Department met or corresponded with Lord Mandelson on Palantir.
Answer: We utilise a range of international suppliers based on operational requirements, value for money, and compliance with our security and legal obligations, with all suppliers subject to rigorous due diligence.
Answered 16 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: RedundancyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108698More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of research by Morgan Stanley for Bloomberg published on 26 January 2026 showing that the UK has experienced 8
Answer: The Government notes the Morgan Stanley research. Whilst it is clear that AI will impact the labour market, DSIT’s recently published assessment shows that there is significant uncertainty over the nature and extent of this impact. The new AI and the Futu...
Answered 6 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordProof of Identity: Digital TechnologyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 16 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82700More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the mandatory digital ID system will be (a) developed and (b) operated by third parties.
Answer: The Government has announced plans for a new digital ID for all UK citizens and legal residents aged 16 and over. Employers will be required to conduct digital right to work checks using the new digital ID by the end of this parliament, but it will not be...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordProof of Identity: Digital TechnologyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 16 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82699More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of mandatory digital ID on minority groups.
Answer: The Government has announced plans for a new digital ID to be available to UK citizens and legal residents aged 16 and over. Employers will be required to conduct digital right to work checks using the new digital ID by the end of this parliament, but it ...
Answered 24 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordElectronic Government: Proof of IdentityDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 16 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82697More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what her planned timetable is for the Gov.uk OneLogin system to re-attain DVS trustmark accreditation.
Answer: In April 2025, GOV.UK One Login’s Trust Framework certification was suspended due to a supply chain issue where one third party allowed their certification to lapse. We are working closely with the supplier and our Conformity Assessment Body to resolve th...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordData Centres: Environmental Impact AssessmentDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78336More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the press release entitled US-UK pact will boost advances in drug discovery, create tens of thousands of jobs and transform lives, published on 16 September 2025, whet
Answer: Developers are responsible for undertaking environmental impact assessments for new data centres, including assessments of water and energy usage. As part of the criteria for hosting an AI Growth Zone (AIGZ), applicants must demonstrate access to sufficie...
Answered 16 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordData Centres: Environmental Impact AssessmentDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78335More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her Department undertook an environmental impact assessment for the building of new data centres before the announcement of the Tech Prosperity Deal on 16 September 2025.
Answer: Developers are responsible for carrying out environmental impact assessments for new data centres. As part of our criteria for hosting major data centres, such as in AI Growth Zones (AIGZ), we set a minimum requirement of at least 500MW of energy capacity...
Answered 16 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy SupplyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78334More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the press release entitled US-UK pact will boost advances in drug discovery, create tens of thousands of jobs and transform lives, published on 16 September 2025, what
Answer: In September 2025, we announced the landmark UK-US Technology Prosperity Deal which will help turbocharge the Government’s nuclear and economic growth ambitions. This deal will cut the time it takes to build projects in both our countries, as well as open...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
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