United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 108570
Scientists: Recruitment
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26 January 2026
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4 February 2026 · Answer
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Summary
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to support the retention and re-employment of UK scientists alongside plans to recruit scientists from overseas.
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26 January 2026
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to support the retention and re-employment of UK scientists alongside plans to recruit scientists from overseas.
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4 February 2026
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The government is committed to ensuring universities and research institutions remain internationally competitive, with long-term career sustainability. DSIT has allocated £38.6 billion to UKRI over four years, including £14 billion for curiosity-driven r...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-01-26/108570
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1874895
- uk · wq-1874895 · source updated 4 February 2026