Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Tony Vaughan and Ian Murray
Wednesday 17th December 2025

(1 week, 3 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Ian Murray Portrait Ian Murray
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I thank the Chair of the Select Committee for her question. Of course, technological advancement in AI is going to change the way that the Government work, and the way that all of us work, but the key thing about the publication of UK Research and Innovation’s document this afternoon is that it is implementing a record £86 billion-worth of investment over the spending review period—the largest ever investment in research and development. We have to trust UKRI and this Government to put that money into the places that will benefit the country most, and that means more jobs in more communities all over the country.

Tony Vaughan Portrait Tony Vaughan (Folkestone and Hythe) (Lab)
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6. What steps she is taking with the Secretary of State for Education to support young people to develop AI skills.