Written questions

Life Sciences: Research

Commons · Question 900705 · Tabled 10 Oct 2024 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 16 Oct 2024

Question

Asked by Rachael Maskell

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to fund the scale up of research in the life sciences sector.

Answer

Answered by Feryal Clark, 16 Oct 2024

We are actively supporting the life sciences sector to ensure that businesses investing in research can access the capital they need to scale up in the UK.Through initiatives like the £400 million VPAG investment programme, we will expand the UK's capacit...