Written Question·Treasury·UIN 61659

Research: Investment

Tabled: 20 June 2025
Answered: 26 June 2025
Named Day

Question

Chris Coghlan

Liberal DemocratDorking and Horley

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of issuing research and development bonds of up to £20 billion per year.

Answer

Emma Reynolds
Government investment in research and development (R&D) underpins the UK’s excellence in its universities and research institutes and stimulates private sector innovation, driving growth and higher living standards. On average, every £1 of government ...

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