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Written question asked by Calum Kerr (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 11 July 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 July 2016 (named day). It was answered by Lord Johnson of Marylebone (Conservative) on Monday, 25 July 2016 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Research Councils

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the effect of UK negotiations with the EU resulting from the outcome of the referendum on the planned reorganisation of UK Science Research Councils proposed by Sir Paul Nurse.

Answer

The Government will continue taking forward the important legislation that was set before Parliament in the Queen’s Speech, including the Higher Education and Research Bill. This includes the formation of the new body UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Now, more than ever, we need a strong and unified voice to represent the interests of UK research and innovation across Europe and around the world which UKRI will provide.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
42297
Session
2016-17
Grouped for answer
Yes
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Reorganisation Research councils Brexit
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk