(1)UKRI must—
(a)if requested to do so by the Secretary of State, prepare a strategy for the exercise of its functions during the period specified in the request, and
(b)submit the strategy to the Secretary of State for approval.
(2)A strategy under subsection (1) is referred to in this Part as a “research and innovation strategy”.
(3)A research and innovation strategy must specify—
(a)the period before the end of which each Council must submit a strategic delivery plan to UKRI under section 100, and
(b)the period to which such a plan must relate.
(4)The Secretary of State may approve a research and innovation strategy with or without modifications.
(5)UKRI must publish a research and innovation strategy approved under this section in such manner as the Secretary of State may require it to be published.
Commencement Information
I1S. 99 in force at 30.3.2018 by S.I. 2018/241, reg. 3(a)