Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 6993

Research: Economic Growth

Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 14 October 2024

Question

Adam Jogee

Labour — Newcastle-under-Lyme

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has had discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the role of research and development investment in promoting economic growth.

Answer

Feryal Clark
The Secretary of State and the Chancellor of the Exchequer have regular discussions on a range of issues. Kickstarting economic growth is a key mission of this Government, with research and development (R&D) investment playing a central role in this.