Government rejects calls for Scottish representation in UKRI

House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee criticises response to university report as recommendations turned down

The government has been criticised for rejecting MPs’ calls for greater Scottish representation in national R&D bodies.

A report from the Scottish Affairs Committee, published in May last year, highlighted that Scotland was losing out on academic and research partnerships as a result of Brexit and “sky-high” visa fees, which was “damaging” its ability to “attract the brightest”.