The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) and its arm’s-length bodies and executive agencies spent around £13 billion in 2023‑24 to encourage scientific and technological advancement by supplying research and development (R&D) funding, other activity to support innovation, talent programmes, physical and digital infrastructure, and regulation.
Jump to downloadsThis report has been produced to provide an introduction to DSIT and the NAO’s examination of its spending and performance. It summarises the key information and insights that can be gained from our examinations of DSIT and related bodies in the sector in England and of DSIT’s Annual report and accounts 2023-24. It is intended to support the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, and Members across the House in their examination of DSIT.