Ben Wallace MP arriving at Cabinet Office

The video introduces the role of the science minister, discussing their responsibilities and importance in the scientific community.

What is one of the primary responsibilities of the science minister?

• Managing scientific research and development

• Overseeing national defense

• Regulating financial markets

• Controlling agricultural policies

How can the science minister's decisions affect scientific research?

• By increasing funding for military projects

• By setting interest rates for banks

• By determining the price of oil

• By influencing the direction and priorities of research

Which of the following is a potential outcome of the science minister's influence on policy?

• A decrease in technological innovation

• An increase in scientific collaboration

• A rise in unemployment rates

• A reduction in healthcare services

What is a key factor in the science minister's ability to drive innovation?

• Their power to legislate tax laws

• Their influence on international trade agreements

• Their ability to allocate resources effectively

• Their control over the education system

In what way can the science minister contribute to policy development?

• By drafting new laws for the judicial system

• By advising on scientific and technological advancements

• By setting tariffs on imported goods

• By managing public transportation systems