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Life Sciences

Asked by Alan MakConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 6 June 2025UIN 54304

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the life sciences strategy.

Answered by Feryal Clark

The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology has worked closely with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the development of the Life Sciences Strategy. The strategy has been developed in tandem with the NHS’s 10-Year Plan to ensure alignment between health and industrial policy. This collaboration has included the co-commissioning of a series of task and finish groups to support the strategy’s development and ensure strong alignment between the two plans, maximising their impact on both health outcomes and economic growth.

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