Written question asked by Lord Lebedev (Crossbench) on Monday, 23 February 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 March 2026. It was answered by Lord Vallance of Balham (Labour) on Monday, 9 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Genetic Engineering
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what funding and infrastructure they have provided to ensure that the UK is a global leader in synthetic biology.
- Answer
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Since 2024, UK Research and Innovation are investing £100 million in six Engineering Biology Mission Hubs, and 22 Engineering Biology Mission Awards. These hubs and awards are driving engineering biology towards tangible, mission-orientated impacts.
In December 2025 Government announced it will invest £644 million in engineering biology, including £184 million to build and upgrade scale‑up infrastructure and £196 million in research and development. This investment will be underpinned by skills development through Doctoral Focal Awards in Engineering Biology delivered through UKRI.
Secondary information
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- Written question
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- HL14728
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Genetic engineering
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- Yes
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