Michelle Donelan told BBC News that a department focusing solely on science, technology and innovation would be "transformative". Critics say the creation of a science department is an ill-timed distraction. She told BBC News that the reorganisation showed that science and innovation was ''at the heart'' of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's agenda. "Having this department with its relentless focus will ensure that technology innovation are making people's lives better." "There are many more pressing issues facing UK science than who is in charge of it, in which office in Whitehall."
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