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Emily Middleton

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 18 November 2025UIN 88697

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the Director General for Digital Centre Design has been involved in procurement decisions in her role as a member of the programme board for Test, Learn and Grow.

Answered by Ian Murray

Emily Middleton has had no involvement in procurement decisions related to the Cabinet Office Test Learn and Grow Programme. Ms Middleton was invited to join the programme board in February 2025, alongside representatives of other departments. This was in her capacity as Director General for Digital Centre Design. Ms Middleton has not attended any of the board meetings, and has delegated attendance to other officials within DSIT.

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