Select committee: Public Accounts Committee
Conclusion 23
16th Report - UK Research and Innovation: Investment in research infrastructure
Published 21 Oct 2026
Addressed to HM Treasury
Public Accounts Committee Investment in research infrastructure All items in this report Report on parliament.uk ↗ Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Conclusion (the committee's words)
We heard that the most important thing, from UKRI’s perspective, is to end up with a balanced portfolio, high value for money for the taxpayer and maximum impact. That involves UKRI making difficult decisions.48 However, STFC considers that the facilities at Daresbury are ripe for additional involvement from other research councils within UKRI.49 Budget flexibility for research infrastructure
From: Public Accounts Committee, 16th Report - UK Research and Innovation: Investment in research infrastructure (HC 104), 21 October 2026
Government response
Government response awaited: deadline 21 December 2026.