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Life Sciences: Cardiovascular Diseases

Asked by Afzal KhanLabourDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 16 May 2025UIN 50905

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to ensure that cardiovascular disease is included in the upcoming Life Sciences Plan.

Answered by Feryal Clark

The Life Sciences Sector Plan will focus on enabling world-class R&D, making the UK an outstanding place to start, scale, and invest in life sciences, and driving healthcare innovation and reform. This approach will cement the UK’s global leadership in life sciences and support high-growth businesses, deliver better health outcomes across various diseases – including cardiovascular disease.

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