Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 13226

Research: Finance

Tabled: 8 November 2024
Answered: 15 November 2024

Question

Lee Anderson

Reform UK — Ashfield

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has had recent discussions with the Office for Budget Responsibility on accounting for public sector funding for research and development in fiscal forecasts.

Answer

Feryal Clark
Engagement with the Office for Budget Responsibility is led by HM Treasury. The Department engages with HM Treasury on a regular basis to discuss a wide number of topics.