Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 87649

Universities: Research

Tabled: 3 November 2025
Answered: 11 November 2025

Question

Anna Gelderd

LabourSouth East Cornwall

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she plans to take steps to help (a) maintain and (b) increase research capacity in universities in the context of (i) academic staff time, (ii) funding and (iii) other matters.

Answer

Kanishka Narayan
Research and development is fundamental to kickstarting economic growth and delivering the Government’s missions. That’s why this government is investing a record £86 billion over the SR period in research and development, supporting universities, creatin...

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