Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 106352
Life Sciences: Infrastructure
Tabled: 16 January 2026
Answered: 26 January 2026
Question
James Cartlidge
Conservative — South Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the designation of life sciences infrastructure on the life sciences sector.
Answer
Kanishka NarayanThe designation of Life sciences as key national infrastructure will ensure that the Life Science sector can effectively operate in the UK, ensuring that the UK can maintain necessary health and resilience capabilities.