Written question asked by Adam Jogee (Labour) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Chris McDonald (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade.

Science: National Security

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what discussions he has had with Cabinet Colleagues on the role of science in the national security of the United Kingdom.

Answer: Science and technology are central to the United Kingdom's national security, helping to strengthen resilience, protect critical infrastructure and maintain the UK's strategic advantage. Ministers engage regularly with Cabinet colleagues on national security matters, including those relating to science and technology. The Government's National Security Strategy and Strategic Defence Review both recognise the importance of emerging technologies such as AI, quantum technologies and engineering biology to the UK's security and prosperity. BIST invests in cutting-edge science and domestic R&D capacity to strengthen UK sovereign capability and ensure security and defence benefits from innovation.

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