Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions officials in her Department have had with the devolved Administrations on the potential merits of increasing levels of engagement with Horizon Europe in (a) Wales, (b) Scotland and (c) Northern Ireland.

The Government is undertaking a series of actions to support UK businesses and researchers in re-engaging with Horizon Europe. The Government launched pump-priming schemes and a largescale marketing campaign to support and encourage researchers and businesses to bid for Horizon funding.

My department has established a new forum to engage with R&D sector stakeholders on engagement in Horizon Europe, including measures to boost participation. Officials from all the devolved Administrations attend this network.