Answer from Hansard

The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (Liz Kendall)

Happy Christmas to one and all here, and to all our constituents and loved ones. I am very proud that this Labour Government are putting the biggest ever investment into research and development, including a record £38.6 billion for UK Research and Innovation. Alongside continuing to support curiosity-led research, the funding will for the first time focus on key Government priorities, including the eight sectors of our modern industrial strategy. We back our brilliant scientists, researchers, innovators and manufacturers to boost jobs and growth in every part of the country.