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Written question asked by Roger Williams (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 14 January 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 January 2015 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 19 January 2015. A substantive answer was provided by Greg Clark (Conservative) on Friday, 23 January 2015 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.


Science: Finance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what assessment his Department has made of the potential contribution to the economy of the investment in science announced in the Autumn Statement 2014; and what steps he plans to take to maximise that contribution.

Answer

The Department published a summary of the evidence around the potential contribution to the economy of its investment in science alongside the Science and Innovation Strategy that was published in December. In addition we announced new funding for specific projects which will boost the contribution of our science investments to the wider economy.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
220848
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Finance Science
Link
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