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Innovation and Research: Finance

Commons · Question 119350 · Tabled 10 Mar 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 19 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Imran Hussain

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of barriers faced by local authorities in accessing innovation and research funding.

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 19 Mar 2026

As we set out in the English Devolution White Paper, the government will work in partnership with local leaders, businesses and universities to unlock the innovation potential of places across the UK - ensuring that everyone benefits from innovation-led g...