Science and Discovery Centres
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, further to the Westminster Hall debate of 14 January 2026 titled ‘impact of Science and Discovery Centres on national science and technology priorities', whether science and discovery centres now fall within the remit of her department.
Answered by Kanishka Narayan
Science and Discovery Centres are primarily cultural institutions and visitor attractions which would normally fall under the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) remit.
Where they carry out research, they are funded for those activities, for example through UK Research and Innovation or other funders.
DSIT is engaging with DCMS to discuss how government’s relationship with these important institutions can best be supported.
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