Question follow-through · 15333
Innovation and Research: Defence
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the role of science and innovation in the defence sector.
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- Answering body
- Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
- Tabled
- 20 Nov 2024
- Target answer date
- 25 Nov 2024
- Answer
- 29 Nov 2024 · 9 calendar days after tabling
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Votes on this topic
- Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amendment · 23 Jun 2026
- Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness · 23 Jun 2026
- Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11 · 22 Jun 2026
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Recorded timeline
20 Nov 2024
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the role of science and innovation in the defence sector.
25 Nov 2024
Target answer date
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29 Nov 2024
Answer published
Cutting-edge science, innovation and technology are central to modern defence and UK national security. DSIT is working closely with MOD to input into its Strategic Defence Review, to help MOD leverage the strengths of the UK S&T ecosystem to achieve ...
Official data retrieved 27 Sept 2026.
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