Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of the United States of America about restarting the Technology Prosperity Deal.

The United States is our close ally and tech partner, and we are committed to ensuring that bond delivers real benefits for hardworking people on both sides of the Atlantic.

As the Prime Minister has stated, we are in daily contact with all the key figures in the US administration. This includes regular discussions on resuming work on the Technology Prosperity Deal as quickly as we can, and to continue shaping the emerging technologies of the future.