Written questions

Musculoskeletal Disorders: Research

Commons · Question 12616 · Tabled 4 Nov 2024 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 12 Nov 2024

Question

Asked by Ayoub Khan

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much funding his Department plans to provide for research into musculoskeletal treatments in each of the next five years.

Answer

Answered by Feryal Clark, 12 Nov 2024

The Government does not generally ringfence funding for particular areas of research. In line with the Haldane principle, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and other Government funders award grants to the best proposals that are submitted through a proces...