Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the contribution of the mathematical sciences will be reflected in UK Research and Innovation’s revised corporate plan.

Answered by Lord Vallance of Balham - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

The Department recognises the mathematical sciences is a key element for the advancement of all areas of science and technology. In 2025-2026, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) committed £25 million to core mathematical sciences, alongside wider support through the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), including, Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) in mathematical sciences and related areas.

UKRI’s current corporate plan for 2025-2027, published on 25th November 2025, includes the launch of new doctoral training awards to target priority areas, including £1 million for mathematical sciences through EPSRC.

The Government plan to publish a single UKRI Delivery Plan, which will provide an update on UKRI’s plans for the 2026-27 financial year.

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask His Majesty's Government when they expect the revised corporate plan for UK Research and Innovation to be published.

Answered by Lord Vallance of Balham - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

The Department recognises the mathematical sciences is a key element for the advancement of all areas of science and technology. In 2025-2026, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) committed £25 million to core mathematical sciences, alongside wider support through the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), including, Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) in mathematical sciences and related areas.

UKRI’s current corporate plan for 2025-2027, published on 25th November 2025, includes the launch of new doctoral training awards to target priority areas, including £1 million for mathematical sciences through EPSRC.

The Government plan to publish a single UKRI Delivery Plan, which will provide an update on UKRI’s plans for the 2026-27 financial year.

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of current levels of UK Research and Innovation funding for mathematical sciences research.

Answered by Lord Vallance of Balham - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

The Department recognises the mathematical sciences is a key element for the advancement of all areas of science and technology. In 2025-2026, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) committed £25 million to core mathematical sciences, alongside wider support through the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), including, Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) in mathematical sciences and related areas.

UKRI’s current corporate plan for 2025-2027, published on 25th November 2025, includes the launch of new doctoral training awards to target priority areas, including £1 million for mathematical sciences through EPSRC.

The Government plan to publish a single UKRI Delivery Plan, which will provide an update on UKRI’s plans for the 2026-27 financial year.

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to reports that they have renamed their identification in formal communications from HM Government to UK Government, whether they still regard “His Majesty’s Government” as their proper name.

Answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

For information relating to the use of “His Majesty’s Government”, I refer the Noble Viscount to Question HC112168:

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Prime Minister, as the King's principal adviser, (a) was consulted on and (b) approved the decision to change the HM Government identity to the UK Government; and whether the Prime Minister was advised by Tim Allan in this regard when Mr Allan was Executive Director of Communications. 112168

Answer: There are no plans to discontinue the use of “HM Government”.

Please refer to https://www.communications.gov.uk/guidance/marketing/branding-guidelines/ for guidance on logo use. There are no plans to publish the revised guidance held by the Government Digital Service and the Government Communication Service.

Communications teams are advised to use "UK Government" rather than departmental names and logos for announcements, to provide clarity to the public. This does not affect the use of "His Majesty's Government", which continues on relevant official communications and records.

"UK Government" has long been the term used for the government in public-facing communications. All governments have regularly reviewed and updated government branding guidance to ensure that communications with the public are clear.

This guidance was developed in consultation with relevant stakeholders and in accordance with standard protocols in Summer 2025.

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they intend to publish an updated edition of the Cabinet Manual.

Answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

The Government takes the function of the Cabinet Manual seriously and we will keep it under review.

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