Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to page 13 of the Pioneer Prospectus, published on 6 April, when she plans to specify the sector or missions of the inspiring moon shots in Pioneer Innovation.

The Government is discussing association to Horizon Europe with the EU and hope these negotiations will be successful. While association is the preferred outcome, the Government is clear that it would need to be on the basis of a good deal for the UK’s researchers, businesses and taxpayers. If the UK are not able to secure association on fair and appropriate terms, Pioneer will be implemented – our bold, ambitious alternative.

Over the coming months, the Department will engage with and seek further input from a range of stakeholders including researchers, businesses and industry as these proposals are developed.