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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2026. It was answered by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Friday, 5 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Technology: International Cooperation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the fourth report of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (CP1338), published on 24 June 2025, what progress has he made in bringing new creativity to UK international partnerships in technology.

Answer

DSIT plays a central role in delivering the National Security Strategy by helping to ensure the UK’s science and technology base is secure, resilient and aligned with national security objectives.

Since its publication, the department has strengthened its international partnerships in priority technologies to support UK growth and security, including through strategic science and innovation partnerships with Germany and the Netherlands and the UK-Japan Industrial Strategy Partnership.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3938
Session
2026-27
Related items
Subjects
International cooperation Technology
Link
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