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Research: Economic Growth

Asked by Adam JogeeLabourDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 14 October 2024UIN 6993

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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.

Answered by 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.

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