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HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Sixth sitting)It was going to be on exactly the same point. I could not have put it better myself.22 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Third sitting)I am listening very closely to what the hon. Lady is saying, but I cannot imagine for one moment—I am sure that she cannot, either—that a chair or chief executive of ARIA would…20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Fourth sitting)I do not deny that climate change is the biggest issue that we need to address, but a huge amount of research is already going on in that area across UKRI and its £8.8…20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Fourth sitting)Just to clarify, I think it was the USS Enterprise. I believe that ARIA has a mission, which is to boldly go to areas of science that we have not gone into before. A focus on…20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Fourth sitting)Will the hon. Lady give way?20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Fourth sitting)If we were discussing how the Government aim to spend our £22 billion a year on science and research, there would be a much better argument for the amendment. But we are talking…20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Fourth sitting)I accept what the hon. Lady says about geographical spread and making sure that we are treating the country fairly and levelling up, but we have to accept that while £800 million…20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Third sitting)I agree that we need to hold people up as examples to encourage people from far more diverse backgrounds to come into engineering and all STEM subjects. However, the amendment…20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Third sitting)I am grateful to the hon. Lady for giving way. Does she recognise that the Government have taken steps in this direction, particularly during the year of engineering in 2018 and…20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Third sitting)Will the hon. Lady give way?20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (First sitting)Q It is a pleasure to serve under your leadership, Ms McVey. Good morning to both of you, and thank you for your presentations. I truly believe that ARIA will significantly add to…14 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Second sitting)Yes. You said that we have to build an ARIA that encourages that kind of collaboration. What is your advice about doing that? Where are the risks and rewards from an employer’s…14 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Second sitting)Q Have you any advice on how we should approach building such an organisation? Felicity Burch: In the sense that it would encourage businesses to second people on to ARIA?14 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Second sitting)Q Good afternoon, all. I have a quick question for Felicity. We heard earlier from Dr Highnam from DARPA about the high level of churn among the project managers and that they…14 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Second sitting)Q Good afternoon and thank you for joining us and for your excellent contribution. Anne, you made a very interesting point about the independence of ARIA, to avoid it being used…14 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Second sitting)Q It is a pleasure to serve under your leadership this afternoon, Ms Cummins. Thank you to our excellent witnesses. I am interested in the practical approach. When you have made…14 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Second sitting)Just to follow up briefly, thank you for that; it is comprehensive and helpful. It highlights the fact that you are looking for more than just individuals with some inspiring…14 Apr 2021HANSARDEngagementsAs my right hon. Friend will know, as we build back better we need to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. Will he therefore agree to work with EngineeringUK…14 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat diplomatic steps has my right hon. Friend taken to engage with international partners on preparations for COP26?14 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency BillI am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this important debate on the creation of the Advanced Research and Invention Agency. As they say, necessity is the mother of all…23 Mar 2021