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Written question asked by Viscount Stansgate (Labour) on Monday, 16 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 March 2026. It was answered by Lord Vallance of Balham (Labour) on Monday, 30 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Mathematics: Research

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Vallance of Balham on 9 March 2026 (HL14784), whether they will commit to increasing mathematical sciences funding, including through the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.

Answer

The Government recognises the importance of the mathematical sciences. While delivery plans and funding allocations are prepared, the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) which is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), has made no additional commitments beyond existing planned investments, as set out in the response to HL14784.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL15610
Session
2024-26
Related items
Subjects
Finance Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Research Mathematics
Link
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