Oral Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
“What steps her Department is taking to encourage investment into research and development in the East of England.”
Tabled: 9 November 2023Answered: 15 November 2023
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
Answer from Hansard
Chris Bryant
Of course I am happy to meet. Maybe we should organise a meeting for several companies and several hon. Members. I am very happy to do that as soon as possible. I do not want to extend the transition period, for the simple reason that the EU, the United States and other countries are introducing very similar measures, and the danger is that we would just be dumped on. There will be a review mechanism after a year. I am very keen to meet colleagues to explain the trade-offs we are having to make.