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European Council
Tuesday 14th March 2017

(7 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Greg Clark Portrait Greg Clark
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Yes, Mr Speaker.

Tom Tugendhat Portrait Tom Tugendhat (Tonbridge and Malling) (Con)
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T9. Will my right hon. Friend set out how he intends to shape the regulatory environment as we leave the European Union, including through such things as visa allocation, to ensure that the United Kingdom remains at the forefront of the technological revolution?

Lord Johnson of Marylebone Portrait The Minister for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation (Joseph Johnson)
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The UK is the No. 1 place in Europe for inward investment in technology, and the Government’s industrial strategy will deliver the Prime Minister’s vision of Britain as a magnet for international talent and a home to the pioneers and innovators who will shape the world ahead. We are making sure that our regulatory landscape and visa system are up to that challenge through a range of measures, including the tier 1 exceptional talent visa.

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