Written question asked by Joe Morris (Labour) on Friday, 20 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. It was answered by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Thursday, 12 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Science and Discovery Centres
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, further to the Westminster Hall debate of 14 January 2026 titled ‘impact of Science and Discovery Centres on national science and technology priorities', whether science and discovery centres now fall within the remit of her department.
- Answer
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Science and Discovery Centres are primarily cultural institutions and visitor attractions which would normally fall under the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) remit.
Where they carry out research, they are funded for those activities, for example through UK Research and Innovation or other funders.
DSIT is engaging with DCMS to discuss how government’s relationship with these important institutions can best be supported.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 114198
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Subjects
- Science and discovery centres
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- 2026-03-12 17:15:47 +0000
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