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Innovation and Research: Ribble Valley

Commons · Question 18880 · Tabled 14 Jul 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 17 Jul 2026

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Asked by Maya Ellis

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that young people have access to education, skills, and career opportunities arising from investment in research and innovation in Ribble V

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 17 Jul 2026

The Government is investing a record £58.5 billion in research and development between 2026/27 and 2029/30 to support growth and the creation of high-skilled jobs across the UK. This includes funding for UKRI-supported Centres for Doctoral Training in the...