Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the UK International Technology Strategy published on Published 22 March 2023, for what reasons that document does not reference (a) association with Horizon Europe and (b) alternatives to Horizon Europe; and whether she plans to take steps to re-join the Horizon Programme.

The International Technology Strategy sets out the UK’s approach for technology leadership on the global stage through strong partnerships. It defines the principles - open, responsible, secure, and resilient - that will guide our international engagement.

Both the UK and the EU have been clear that we continue to be ready to work swiftly and constructively together on a range of issues including UK association and we are now taking forward discussions on UK association.