"I assure the noble Earl that the Government have put a record ÂŁ86 billion into research and development between this year and 2029-30, with ÂŁ38.6 billion allocated to UKRI, supporting curiosity-driven research in universities through to business innovation and commercialisation, including the creation of many jobs.
"I repeat that Jodrell Bank is not closing, and nor is scientific research on it closing. UKRI is focusing resources on the future with the SKAO and its global HQ at Jodrell, investing over £300 million from 2021 to 2030. Jodrell Bank, including the Lovell telescope, which is owned and …..." Baroness Ramsey of Wall Heath - View Speech
"UKRI and the STFC made a strategic decision to focus resources on the next generation of radio astronomy capability. That decision was taken as part of an evidence-informed process and prioritisation exercise across our research portfolio...." Baroness Ramsey of Wall Heath - View Speech
"Understandably, there is great public support for the UNESCO world heritage centre that is Jodrell Bank, which has 150,000 visitors a year. That will not change, and nor will the engagement and education programme on those decisions...." Baroness Ramsey of Wall Heath - View Speech
"My Lords, I would not characterise this as replacing a national programme with a global one. UKRI worked closely with the astronomy community to make difficult but evidence-based decisions and choices that maintain a strong, balanced and sustainable astronomy portfolio overall. The UK has invested in the SKAO for many …..." Baroness Ramsey of Wall Heath - View Speech
"The global headquarters of the SKAO, which will be based in Jodrell Bank, will account for about 200 jobs. My understanding is that Jodrell Bank, including the Lovell telescope, which is owned by the University of Manchester, is exploring alternative funding arrangements. We do not have details of any particular …..." Baroness Ramsey of Wall Heath - View Speech
"On communications, I think it has been recognised that communication can always be better and improved, and there is certainly a commitment from the Government to deliver that. I am so sorry—I know I should not say this—but I have momentarily forgotten the beginning of the right reverend Prelate’s question...." Baroness Ramsey of Wall Heath - View Speech
"The principles are using an evidence-based approach and a prioritisation programme to look to the future, not only to our excellent and important heritage in our world-leading role in radio astronomy...." Baroness Ramsey of Wall Heath - View Speech
"My Lords, we recognise Jodrell Bank’s historic and continuing importance to UK science. Science and Technology Facilities Council—STFC—funding for the e-MERLIN radio telescope network remains in place until March 2028 but will not continue beyond the current agreement, following an evidence-based prioritisation process in response to rising cost pressures. We …..." Baroness Ramsey of Wall Heath - View Speech
"I recognise the strong public support for Jodrell Bank. It is not closing and will remain a vital UK science asset. As part of the STFC’s prioritisation exercise, to put the council on a sustainable footing, UKRI has protected discovery-led research in particle physics, astronomy and nuclear physics, including the …..." Baroness Ramsey of Wall Heath - View Speech