Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether he plans he has undertake a review of the regulatory and standards framework for the biotechnology industry after the UK leaves the EU.

The UK has one of the strongest and most productive biotechnology sectors in the world. This Government is committed to ensuring a positive outcome for the sector, that enhances competitiveness and builds on the success that we are rightly proud of, as we exit the European Union. The EU (Withdrawal) Bill will ensure existing EU law continues to have effect in UK law after exit, providing businesses and stakeholders with maximum certainty as we leave the EU.