Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the response made to recommendation 5 in his Department's policy paper entitled Regulating quantum technology applications: government response to recommendations made by the Regulatory Horizons Council, published on 8 October 2024, what other classes of pro-innovation regulatory tools he has identified.

The government response to the Regulatory Horizons Council review outlines a phased and proportionate approach towards quantum regulation in order to support the responsible development of the sector. This includes:

• Influencing industry-led standards and international governance frameworks
• Convening a Quantum Regulators Forum to increase the understanding of the opportunities and risks of quantum technologies
• Supporting the development of Responsible Innovation principles through industry-led initiatives such as the Responsible Quantum Industry Forum.

The government will make announcements about other classes of pro-innovation regulatory tools as appropriate.

More broadly, the Regulatory Innovation Office will play a key role in supporting regulators to develop the capability they need to enable innovation and ensuring different regulatory bodies can work together effectively.