Part 3Research
Establishment of United Kingdom Research and Innovation
91United Kingdom Research and Innovation
1
A body corporate called United Kingdom Research and Innovation or, in Welsh, Ymchwil ac Arloesedd y Deyrnas Unedig, is established.
2
In this Act that body is referred to as “UKRI”.
3
Section 92 and Schedule 9 contain further provision about UKRI.
92The Councils of UKRI
1
UKRI is to have the following committees (referred to in this Part as the “Councils”)—
a
the Arts and Humanities Research Council,
b
the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council,
c
the Economic and Social Research Council,
d
the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council,
e
the Medical Research Council,
f
the Natural Environment Research Council,
g
the Science and Technology Facilities Council,
h
Innovate UK, and
i
Research England.
2
The Secretary of State may by regulations amend subsection (1) so as to—
a
add or omit a Council, or
b
change the name of a Council.
3
But the regulations may not omit, or change the name of, Innovate UK or Research England.
4
Before making regulations under subsection (2), the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
5
UKRI must, if requested to do so by the Secretary of State, carry out such a consultation, on behalf of the Secretary of State, of such persons.
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In such a case, UKRI must carry out the consultation in accordance with such directions as the Secretary of State may give.