Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Technology, Innovation and Life Sciences
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Technology, Innovation and Life Sciences is a junior ministerial position in the Department of Health and Social Care in the British government. It is currently held by Zubir Ahmed MP.
The role has had different formal titles under various administrations, owing to varying responsibilities and political emphasis, such as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Life Science, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Quality and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Care Quality.
This office has traditionally been held by a member of the House of Lords.
Responsibility
The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Technology, Innovation and Life Sciences leads on the following policy areas:- Life sciences
- Medicines
- Research
- International diplomacy and relations
- Data and technology
- NHS security management, including cyber security
- Sponsorship of Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, Health Research Authority, and NHS Business Services Authority