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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Liz Twist (Labour). It was answered on Wednesday, 21 February 2024 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Medical Technology: Research and Development

Question

The north-east has a fantastic life sciences sector, with 7,000 people working in it and a unique combination of medical and technology assets, networks and academic expertise. However, with business investment at record lows, what are the Government doing to ensure that our brilliant research and development is transferred into real manufacturing jobs?

Answer

As the hon. Lady will know, the Government are investing in medical manufacturing. I would be happy to meet her or businesses in her constituency to make sure that they can access those funds. However, it is only the good stewardship of our economy that has allowed us to continue to invest record amounts in research and innovation in the UK.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
745 c697 
Session
2023-24
Oral question type
1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Medical equipment Technology Research
Link
View this Oral question on hansard.parliament.uk