Written Question
Tuesday 17th January 2023
Asked by:
James Sunderland (Conservative - Bracknell)
Question
to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps he is taking to support the UK’s research and development sector.
Answered by George Freeman
At the 2022 Autumn Statement, the Government reaffirmed the 2021 Spending Review pledge to increase public expenditure on R&D to £20 billion per annum by 2024/2025. This represents a cash increase of around a third compared to 21/22 and is the largest ever increase over an SR period.
Written Question
Tuesday 11th January 2022
Asked by:
James Sunderland (Conservative - Bracknell)
Question
to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps he is taking to help strengthen the automotive sector.
Answered by Lee Rowley
This Government is supporting the automotive sector’s transition to zero emission vehicles and has committed £2.5bn for vehicle grants and infrastructure. The Net Zero Strategy announced a further £350m for the Automotive Transformation Fund, on top of £500m previously committed. Recent investments by Nissan, Stellantis and Ford show strong business confidence.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 25 May 2021
Oral Answers to Questions
" What steps his Department is taking to support UK manufacturing. ..."James Sunderland - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 25 May 2021
Oral Answers to Questions
"Following Brexit, it is more important than ever that we incentivise the best possible commercial, manufacturing and industrial base in the UK. What is BEIS doing to support the Department for International Trade and other Departments in bringing foreign businesses to our shores?..."James Sunderland - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 23 Mar 2021
Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill
"It is a great privilege to speak in this important debate and to be part of an ever decreasing group of diehards from the new intake.
In November 2020, the spending review set out the Government’s plan to invest £14.6 billion in R and D in 2021-22 at 2.4% of …..."James Sunderland - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 14 Dec 2020
Energy White Paper
"I really welcome the Government’s green agenda, but banning the sale of diesel and petrol cars from 2030 came as a complete surprise. Does my right hon. Friend not agree that this will result in increased costs for the automotive industry, for businesses and for consumers?..."James Sunderland - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 06 Oct 2020
Alternative Fuelled Vehicles: Energy Provision
"Once again, I commend the hon. Member for Warwick and Leamington (Matt Western) for giving me the opportunity to support him. He has been a proud champion of this subject for many years, and I am proud to join him in this debate.
For me, the issue is a no-brainer. …..."James Sunderland - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 21 Jul 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
" Nothing is more important right now than protecting public health and supporting our recovery. Does the Minister agree that his UK Internal Market White Paper last week will ensure that all four nations in our Union can overcome covid-19 together?..."James Sunderland - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 16 Jun 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
" Yesterday morning, I had the pleasure of visiting the excellent Lexicon shopping centre in Bracknell, where I saw busy shops, happy shoppers and dedicated staff who had done everything possible to keep customers safe. Does the Minister agree that it is now time to revise social distancing measures to …..."James Sunderland - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 04 May 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
" What steps his Department is taking with the armed forces to support NHS trusts in their response to the covid-19 outbreak. ..."James Sunderland - View Speech
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