§ The Minister of State, Home Office (Baroness Scotland of Asthal)As part of the continuing commitment to preparing and protecting the United Kingdom, my right honourable friend the Home Secretary has signed a memorandum of agreement with the United States,Co-operation in Science and Technology for Critical Infrastructure Protection and Other Homeland Security Matters.
The agreement establishes a framework for co-operation in science and technology and formalises the UK's strong relationship with the US in scientific research and development. This includes sharing scientific knowledge; increasing the exchange of information and personnel with expertise in these areas; and taking advantage of each country's research, development, testing and evaluation capacities.
The agreement represents the continuing commitment of the UK and the US to sharing knowledge, expertise and research in addition to development, testing and evaluation capabilities that will help us find the best technologies and tools to prepare and protect our citizens.