Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how many times a year, on average, she meets representatives of the Life Sciences Council; and when she plans to next meet the council.

The Secretary of State, alongside the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care co-chairs the Life Sciences Council twice a year. The most recent meeting took place on 23 November 2023 and the date for the next meeting is currently being agreed with members.