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 Narayan
The 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.