Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps he has taken with Cabinet colleagues to help support the life sciences industry.

The Government recognises that the life sciences sector is one of our most important industries, growing the economy, establishing the United Kingdom as a science and technology superpower, and driving innovative solutions to healthcare challenges. The Government’s Life Sciences Vision sets out our plan to support the life sciences industry, while the new Science and Technology framework, as well as the creation of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, demonstrates the commitment this Government has to science and innovation.