Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 20 December 2021 to Question 92932, and with reference to page 10 of the Life Sciences Vision, what role the Medical Technologies Directorate will have in maintaining and growing investment in research into Life Sciences.

The Medical Technologies (MedTech) Directorate supports the growth of investment in life sciences. Following the 2021 Spending Review, the Government has confirmed specific funds will be provided to directly support the delivery of the Life Sciences Vision.

The MedTech Directorate supports research with its stakeholders including regulators, the National Health Service, the Office for Life Sciences, the Health Research Authority and the National Institute for Health and Care Research, to promote evaluation and enhance patient outcomes. The MedTech Strategy intends to create an environment which attracts and supports investment and the Directorate will work with other Government departments to promote increased expenditure.