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Written question asked by Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 5 May 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 May 2023 (named day). It was answered by Paul Scully (Conservative) on Monday, 15 May 2023 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Science and Technology

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what metric her Department uses to determine whether the UK is a global science and technology superpower.

Answer

Building on the UK’s trillion dollar tech industry, this government is creating an environment to grow and scale large globally competitive science and technology companies that drive growth in the economy and high-skilled employment opportunities for citizens


Our Science and Technology Framework sets out how we will do this, including attracting and retaining the brightest talent and leveraging post-Brexit freedoms to be at the frontier of setting standards and shaping regulations


There is no one metric that will determine whether the UK is a global science and technology superpower. We will monitor a range of indicators and international comparisons across the innovation system


We are working across Government and sectors to ensure progress against this Framework. By the end of 2023, we will publish an update setting out the progress that we have made, and the further action that must be taken on our path to being a Science and Technology Superpower by 2030.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
183908
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Technology Science
Link
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