Commenting on the Government reshuffle, Lord Drayson, Minister for Science and Innovation, in the newly formed Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, said:
"The Prime Minister remains fully committed to science and innovation and is giving me the resource and framework to drive this agenda forward.
"I look forward to working with Peter Mandelson to ensure that all of the ground-breaking research which takes place on our shores can continue to thrive and contribute to the health of our economy, people and planet.
"The science ring-fence is safe and sound and the innovation agenda will further benefit from this move."
