Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support AI-driven research concerning the (1) early detection, and (2) cures, for diseases.

DSIT and DHSC are committed to supporting AI-driven medical research. UKRI has invested over £1 billion in AI research and NHS AI Lab has supported deployment of 86 technologies into 40% of NHS acute trusts in England and hundreds of Primary Care Networks, through £113million of funding.

DSIT announced £6.4million to fund a Digital Pathology Research Data Network for training AI models in cancer diagnosis. DHSC committed £21million through the AI Diagnostic Fund, providing trusts with the means to deploy AI imaging technologies. The Data for Research & Development programme is also making health data securely available for developers.