Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given, if any, to the UK hosting a quantum computer for healthcare.

Quantum technologies, including computing, have the potential to transform healthcare through earlier diagnosis, more precise treatments, and faster drug discovery. There is not currently a dedicated quantum computer for healthcare in the United Kingdom. Researchers can access a range of UK and international facilities, including national centres such as the National Quantum Computing Centre and industry platforms, often on a pay per use basis. The Department of Health and Social Care is engaging with Department for Science, Innovation and Technology on the UK’s quantum programme, and through the National Institute of Health and Care Research, is co-funding two quantum research hubs with the UK Research and Innovation.