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Research Councils

There are seven Research Councils, established under Royal Charter and under the statutory control of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Council members are appointed by the Secretary of State for BIS who is answerable to Parliament for the Councils’ activities.

The UK Research Councils are:

On 1 April 2007, PPARC and CCLRC merged to form the Science and Technology Facilities Council.

Minister responsible

David Willetts is the minister responsible for this policy area.


 

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