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Research: Disclosure of Information

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 20788

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, pursuant to the answer of 10 July 2026, to Question 15230, on Research: Disclosure of Information, whether there is a timetable or grid for the updating of Area of Research Interest documents by specific departments which have not otherwise been updated since July 2024.

Answered by Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade

No. The Government Office for Science (GO-Science) within the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade provides guidance to departments on the publication of Areas of Research Interest (ARIs). Each department is responsible for their own publication and its timing.

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