Post-Brexit 'science superpower' UK still hasn't appointed a science minister
The UK's position in science and innovation is under threat from a lack of government focus and financial investment according to a House of Lords committee., is yet to appoint a science minister amid concern the role, even when filled, lacks sufficient influence.
"UK has many strengths in science and innovation, despite chronic underinvestment compared to other OECD countries. We believe that these strengths are under serious threat and that efforts should be redoubled to ensure that the UK reaches and exceeds the target of 2.
"We note, however, that at the time of writing this position has not been filled and any Minister of State appointed is not expected to attend Cabinet. We urge you to reconsider this and appoint a Science Minister to Cabinet at the earliest opportunity," said Baroness Brown of Cambridge, committee chair and former principal of the Engineering Faculty at Imperial College London, in the letter.
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