Question follow-through · 5704
Helium: Research
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what plans she has to ensure reliable and affordable supplies of Helium in the use of research funded by her department.
About this written question
A written question asks a government minister for information in writing. Parliament publishes the question and any answer.
- Answering body
- Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
- Tabled
- 1 Jun 2026
- Target answer date
- 4 Jun 2026
- Answer
- 4 Jun 2026 · 3 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
1 Jun 2026
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what plans she has to ensure reliable and affordable supplies of Helium in the use of research funded by her department.
4 Jun 2026
Target answer date
Date supplied by the official written-questions record.
4 Jun 2026
Answer published
The Government recognises the importance of reliable and affordable helium supplies for UK research. We are strengthening resilience across critical supply chains including through diversifying supply sources and supporting domestic capability, where appr...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
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