Member of Parliament
Lord Vallance of Balham
Member since
17 Jul 2024
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Last spoke
28 Apr 2026
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HANSARDUK Research and Innovation: Ethnic MinoritiesThere is no plan to cut PhD numbers, which are running at about 5,000 per year, funded through UKRI. That makes up about 20% of the total funding, with the other 80% coming from…15 Dec 2025HANSARDUK Research and Innovation: Ethnic MinoritiesYes, I do agree with that, and that is why it is very clear that there is a focus on excellence in the very scheme that has been referred to, which is among the most excellent in…15 Dec 2025HANSARDUK Research and Innovation: Ethnic MinoritiesUKRI is clear that, when it allocates grants, particularly for the studentships into doctoral training centres, those organisations should consider increased participation and any…15 Dec 2025HANSARDUK Research and Innovation: Ethnic MinoritiesI thank the noble Lord for that comment, and I agree with it.15 Dec 2025HANSARDUK Research and Innovation: Ethnic MinoritiesThe data for postgraduate research numbers in 2023-24 was that 74% were from white backgrounds, 9% were Asian students, 5% were black students, 5% were mixed students and 3% were…15 Dec 2025
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