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Research: Alzheimer's Disease and Cancer

Commons · Question 74671 · Tabled 3 Sep 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 12 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has made an assessment of the potential economic impact of attracting American research scientists in (a) cancer and (b) Alzheimer's on UK research.

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 12 Sep 2025

The Immigration White Paper and Modern Industrial Strategy emphasised the importance of enabling high-skilled international researchers to come to the UK with ease, and committed to improvements to key visa routes, including the Global Talent Visa.The £54...