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Medical Equipment: Technology

Asked by Clive JonesLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 5 June 2025UIN 54192

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the Life Sciences Sector Plan will include medical technology.

Answered by Ashley Dalton

Medical technology (MedTech) is a key pillar of the forthcoming Life Sciences Sector Plan, alongside the pharmaceutical sector. The United Kingdom’s MedTech industry employs approximately 154,000 people, underscoring its significant contribution to the economy. Through the Life Sciences Sector Plan and the broader Industrial Strategy, the Government will take targeted and concerted action to unlock growth. The plan will focus on enabling world-class research and development, making the United Kingdom a leading destination to start, scale, and invest in life sciences, and driving innovation and reform across the healthcare system.

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