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ICT: Expenditure

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology written question – answered at on 27 March 2026.

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Photo of Chi Onwurah Chi Onwurah Shadow Minister (Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy), Chair, Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, Chair, Science, Innovation and Technology Committee

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her Department must approve IT spend above a certain value.

Photo of Ian Murray Ian Murray The Minister of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

Yes. The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, must approve all digital and technology spend above certain values.

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  • (Citation: HC Deb, 27 March 2026, cW)

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