Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the answer of 4 November 2024 to Question 11881 on Research Finance, if her Department will publish a tabular summary of Capital DEL allocated in the Budget to research and development by Department for 2024-25.
Answer
The departmental research and development (R&D) allocations for 2024-25 are set out in the table below. The numbers represent departmental plans as of Autumn Budget 2024, which reflect underspends identified through the Public Spending Audit 2024-25, including as a result of lower Horizon association costs than previously budgeted for.
In 2025-26, the government has allocated £20.4 billion for investment in R&D – more than ever before which reflects its focus on growth. This includes the protection of £6.1 billion for core research.
Department | 24-25 R&D (£m) |
DSIT | £ 12,500m* |
DHSC | £ 2,000m* |
MOD | £ 1,800m* |
DESNZ | £ 1,000m* |
DEFRA | £ 400m* |
SIA | £ 400m* |
FCDO | £ 500m* |
DBT | £ 300m* |
DfT | £ 300m* |
DCMS | £ 50m** |
DfE | £ 50m** |
HO | £ 30m** |
DWP | £ 40m** |
MHCLG | £ <10m |
FSA | £ <10m |
MOJ | £ <10m |
HMRC | £ <10m |
HMT | £ <10m |
TOTAL | £ 19,524m |
*rounded to nearest £100m
**rounded to nearest £10m
Individual departments have been rounded to reflect the possibility that allocations can change as a result of in-year inter-department budget transfers.