Advanced Research and Invention Agency Act 2022

Key Points

• Establishes ARIA as a dedicated funder for ambitious UK research and invention.
• Three report-stage amendments in 2021 were defeated (263 Aye, 364 No).
• Originated in the House of Commons and has now received Royal Assent to become law.
• Conservative MPs opposed the amendments, while Labour and other parties supported them.

Progress

The bill has completed its passage and received Royal Assent, making it law. It originated in the Commons.

Voting

In the three report-stage amendments (7 June 2021), 263 MPs voted Aye and 364 voted No. Across parties, Conservative MPs opposed the amendments, while Labour and several other parties supported them.