Alan Mak MP: written questions
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Written questions
UK Research and Innovation: FinanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 18 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60921More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will list the (a) project titles, (b) amount awarded, (c) date of award and (d) recipients of UKRI funding since 5 July 2024.
Answer: The Gateway to Research (GtR) website https://gtr.ukri.org/ has been developed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to enable users to search for and analyse information about funded research and innovation.GtR publishes award data quarterly, and the webs...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: InfrastructureDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54307More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to recommendation 4 of the independent report entitled AI Opportunities Action Plan, published by his Department on 13 January 2025, whether he plans to introduce a strea
Answer: The Government is committed to enabling the timely delivery of AI infrastructure across the UK. The Planning and Infrastructure Bill will support the streamlining of planning approvals for AI infrastructure and data centres, building on work led by MHCLG ...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordLife Sciences: ResearchDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54306More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes in levels of funding for medicines on life sciences research.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology is working closely with the Department of Health and Social Care on the current Mid Scheme Review for the Voluntary Scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth (VPAG) and is aware o...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordLife Sciences: ResearchDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54305More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to help secure future life sciences research in UK.
Answer: The Government is taking decisive steps to secure the future of life sciences research in the UK. The upcoming Life Sciences Sector Plan sets out a bold vision to strengthen world-class R&D, attract global investment, and accelerate healthcare innovat...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordLife SciencesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54304More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the life sciences strategy.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology has worked closely with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the development of the Life Sciences Strategy. The strategy has been developed in tandem with the NHS’s 10-Year Plan...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordLife SciencesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54303More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the life sciences strategy.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology and their officials have been in regular engagement with the Chancellor, HM Treasury, and colleagues across government on the Life Sciences Strategy and the wider Industrial Strategy. Health an...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBiotechnology: UK Relations with EUDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54302More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on whether gene-editing technology exports to the EU will need to (a) meet UK domestic standards only or (b) conform to future chang
Answer: We have now agreed the parameters which will establish a UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement to make agrifood trade with our biggest market cheaper and easier, cutting costs and red tape for British producers and retailers.We will update on progres...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBiotechnology: UK Relations with EUDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54301More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the UK-EU Strategic Partnership, announced 19 May 2025, what discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) his EU counterparts on whether participation in
Answer: We have now agreed the parameters which will establish a UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement to make agrifood trade with our biggest market cheaper and easier, cutting costs and red tape for British producers and retailers.We will update on progres...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBiotechnology: UK Relations with EUDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54300More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the UK-EU Strategic Partnership, announced on 19 May 2025, on the UK's regulatory framework for gene editing in agriculture and
Answer: We have now agreed the parameters which will establish a UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement to make agrifood trade with our biggest market cheaper and easier, cutting costs and red tape for British producers and retailers.We will update on progres...
Answered 6 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordData Protection: RegulationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 25 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41105More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will hold discussions with technology firms on the costs of compliance with data protection regulations.
Answer: Yes, we have and we will continue to do so. The Data (Use and Access) Bill includes provisions that are designed to simplify the data protection legislation for organisations, while maintaining high standards of protection.
Answered 2 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: DatabasesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 25 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41102More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department has undertaken a valuation of the data held by the NHS.
Answer: Each public sector body is responsible for understanding the value their data holds for our society. The Value Sharing Framework for NHS data partnerships outlines the principles the NHS should follow to set fair terms for accessing NHS data. The Rose Boo...
Answered 2 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: FacultyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34883More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the Director General for Digital Centre Design was involved in the (a) policy and (b) procurement decision to award a contract to Faculty AI in November 2024.
Answer: The Director General for Digital Centre Design was not involved in the decision to award a contract to Faculty AI in November 2024.
Answered 6 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordFaculty: ContractsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34882More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will publish a copy of the full contract with Faculty AI from November 2024; and what the value of that contract is.
Answer: The Secretary of State had no role in awarding this contract nor did he have any discussions with the Secretary of State for Education in relation to it. The procurement process was conducted by DSIT officials in line with Cabinet Office rules and process...
Answered 6 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordFaculty: Conflict of InterestsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34881More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has recused himself in relation to decisions relating to Faculty AI.
Answer: The Secretary of State had no role in awarding this contract nor did he have any discussions with the Secretary of State for Education in relation to it. The procurement process was conducted by DSIT officials in line with Cabinet Office rules and process...
Answered 6 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordFaculty: ContractsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 34880More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussion he had had with the Secretary of State or Education on the (a) policy and (b) procurement decision to award a contract to Faculty AI in November 2024.
Answer: The Secretary of State had no role in awarding this contract nor did he have any discussions with the Secretary of State for Education in relation to it. The procurement process was conducted by DSIT officials in line with Cabinet Office rules and process...
Answered 6 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: WhatsAppDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33504More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether Ministers have disappearing messages in use on WhatsApp for communication with (a) private offices, (b) departmental officials and (c) other communications related to department
Answer: DSIT Ministers use Whatsapp in line with government and departmental policies. This may, occasionally, include the use of disappearing messages where this is in line with our obligations to maintain good recordkeeping and transparency responsibilities.
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology: IncentivesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28941More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how many in-year awards have been given to officials in his Department since 5 July 2024.
Answer: 3,118 In-Year Awards were given to delegated DSIT staff from 5 July 2024 to 31 January 2025. This figure relates to all In-Year Awards paid during the months specified including awards approved prior to that period
Answered 14 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordICT: InnovationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28940More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what budget has been allocated to the construction of the supercomputing facility included in the AI Opportunities Action Plan.
Answer: AI is advancing at an extraordinary pace, and its benefits extend far beyond economic growth. By investing in AI now, we are ensuring that the UK is prepared to harness its transformative potential.The government invests in AI in several ways, including t...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordCybersecurity: FinanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28517More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what funding was allocated to each Cyber Local project announced on 8 January 2025.
Answer: Cyber Local is a UK government scheme to deliver tailored support for the cyber security sector across regions of England and Northern Ireland. It is part of the government’s work to kickstart economic growth and ensure good jobs, skills and growth benefi...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28516More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what meetings he has held with the creative industries since 5 July 2024.
Answer: Ministers, special advisers, and officials have regular meetings with a range of stakeholders, details of ministerial meetings are published quarterly on the gov.uk website.
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28515More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what meetings he has had with the AI industry since 5 July 2024.
Answer: We are committed to building an AI sector that can scale and win globally, ensuring global AI companies want to call the UK home, and boosting the responsible adoption of AI across all parts of the economy. The AI Opportunities Action Plan sets out how we...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28514More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he made an impact assessment before publication of the AI Opportunities Action Plan.
Answer: The AI Opportunities Action Plan was an independent report delivered by Matt Clifford CBE, who engaged widely across AI startups, industry leaders, academia and civil society. Matt Clifford regularly updated ministers on progress before submitting the fin...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28513More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department requested changes to the AI Opportunities Action Plan.
Answer: The AI Opportunities Action Plan was an independent report delivered by Matt Clifford CBE, who engaged widely across AI startups, industry leaders, academia and civil society. Matt Clifford regularly updated ministers on progress before submitting the fin...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28512More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the AI Opportunities Action Plan submitted by Matt Clifford was edited by his Department before publication.
Answer: The AI Opportunities Action Plan was an independent report delivered by Matt Clifford CBE, who engaged widely across AI startups, industry leaders, academia and civil society. Matt Clifford regularly updated ministers on progress before submitting the fin...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 4 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28511More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, when Matt Clifford submitted the AI Opportunities Action Plan to his Department.
Answer: The AI Opportunities Action Plan was an independent report delivered by Matt Clifford CBE, who engaged widely across AI startups, industry leaders, academia and civil society. Matt Clifford regularly updated ministers on progress before submitting the fin...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
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