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Transport: Research

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 31 October 2025UIN 84703

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to increase opportunities for UK-US research in transport innovation by (a) the NSF–UKRI Lead Agency Opportunity and (b) other research and development programmes.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

The Department continues to maintain close relationships with the US on transport innovation. We welcome bids by UK academics to the NSF-UKRI Lead Agency Opportunity and are happy to offer letters of support to suitable proposals.

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