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Mental Health: Research

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 23 October 2025UIN 82782

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Mental Health Goals programme on growth in the life sciences sector.

Answered by Chris McDonald

The government expects the Mental Health Goals programme to support growth in the UK life sciences sector by creating a strong environment for precision psychiatry research, therefore attracting new industry investment. By fostering collaboration between industry, academia and the NHS, the programme contributes to the Life Sciences Sector Plan’s ambition to grow the sector to £150 billion by 2030 and position the UK as a global leader in health innovation.

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