Advanced Research and Invention Agency Act 2022

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

21 April 2022

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Advanced Research and Invention Agency Act 2022 created ARIA, a UK body dedicated to funding ambitious, high‑risk research and invention. It has now become law after receiving Royal Assent, with amendments during its passage being rejected and the bill originating in the House of Commons.

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.

Who is affected?

Researchers and scientistsUniversities and research organisationsStart-ups and private sector research teamsPublic funding bodies and government departments involved in scienceTaxpayers/public (as funders)The wider public who may benefit from breakthroughs

Generated 21 February 2026

How Parties Are Voting

Based on 3 recorded votes • Sorted by % Aye

Liberal DemocratGenerally For

33 / 0

Scottish National PartyGenerally For

18 / 0

IndependentGenerally For

9 / 0

Social Democratic & Labour PartyGenerally For

6 / 0

Plaid CymruGenerally For

6 / 0

Your PartyGenerally For

3 / 0

Labour (Co-op)Generally For

439 / 3

ConservativeGenerally Against

0 / 264

Reform UKGenerally Against

0 / 15

Democratic Unionist PartyGenerally Against

0 / 12

Sinn FéinMixed

0 / 0

SpeakerMixed