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...