House of Commons Science and Technology Committee parliamentary inquiry on an ARPA-style agency
Summary of contents
In April 2020, the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee launched an inquiry into the government's plans. Our submission builds on evidence from members of our community who have worked with similar funding agencies in the US.
Many of our recommendations for creating a successful UK analogue were echoed in the Committee's report, including the need to clearly define the agency's purpose and its unique role in the wider UK R&D landscape, for it to be able to operate independently and pursue high-risk research in a small number of mission areas.