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Life Sciences: Infrastructure

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 26 January 2026UIN 106352

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the designation of life sciences infrastructure on the life sciences sector.

Answered by Kanishka Narayan

The designation of Life sciences as key national infrastructure will ensure that the Life Science sector can effectively operate in the UK, ensuring that the UK can maintain necessary health and resilience capabilities.

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