Asked by: Viscount Stansgate (Labour - Excepted Hereditary)
Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Vallance of Balham on 9 March 2026 (HL14784), whether they will commit to increasing mathematical sciences funding, including through the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.
Answered by Lord Vallance of Balham - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
The Government recognises the importance of the mathematical sciences. While delivery plans and funding allocations are prepared, the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) which is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), has made no additional commitments beyond existing planned investments, as set out in the response to HL14784.
Asked by: Viscount Stansgate (Labour - Excepted Hereditary)
Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:
To ask His Majesty's Government whether the contribution of the mathematical sciences will be reflected in UK Research and Innovation’s revised corporate plan.
Answered by Lord Vallance of Balham - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
The Department recognises the mathematical sciences is a key element for the advancement of all areas of science and technology. In 2025-2026, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) committed £25 million to core mathematical sciences, alongside wider support through the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), including, Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) in mathematical sciences and related areas.
UKRI’s current corporate plan for 2025-2027, published on 25th November 2025, includes the launch of new doctoral training awards to target priority areas, including £1 million for mathematical sciences through EPSRC.
The Government plan to publish a single UKRI Delivery Plan, which will provide an update on UKRI’s plans for the 2026-27 financial year.
Asked by: Viscount Stansgate (Labour - Excepted Hereditary)
Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:
To ask His Majesty's Government when they expect the revised corporate plan for UK Research and Innovation to be published.
Answered by Lord Vallance of Balham - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
The Department recognises the mathematical sciences is a key element for the advancement of all areas of science and technology. In 2025-2026, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) committed £25 million to core mathematical sciences, alongside wider support through the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), including, Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) in mathematical sciences and related areas.
UKRI’s current corporate plan for 2025-2027, published on 25th November 2025, includes the launch of new doctoral training awards to target priority areas, including £1 million for mathematical sciences through EPSRC.
The Government plan to publish a single UKRI Delivery Plan, which will provide an update on UKRI’s plans for the 2026-27 financial year.
Asked by: Viscount Stansgate (Labour - Excepted Hereditary)
Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of current levels of UK Research and Innovation funding for mathematical sciences research.
Answered by Lord Vallance of Balham - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
The Department recognises the mathematical sciences is a key element for the advancement of all areas of science and technology. In 2025-2026, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) committed £25 million to core mathematical sciences, alongside wider support through the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), including, Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) in mathematical sciences and related areas.
UKRI’s current corporate plan for 2025-2027, published on 25th November 2025, includes the launch of new doctoral training awards to target priority areas, including £1 million for mathematical sciences through EPSRC.
The Government plan to publish a single UKRI Delivery Plan, which will provide an update on UKRI’s plans for the 2026-27 financial year.