Written question asked by Richard Burden (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 November 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 6 November 2015. It was answered by Robert Goodwill (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 November 2015 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Transport: Technology

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of Innovate UK's contribution to the development of technologies in (a) aviation, (b) road transport and (c) ports and shipping.

Answer: The Department for Transport (DfT) works collaboratively with Innovate UK through a range of mechanisms to support technological development and innovation in all modes of transport. DfT and Innovate UK work together to support wider government objectives to develop the nation's science and research capability to support UK economic growth. However, the Department has not made any separate assessment of Innovate UK’s contribution to the development of technologies in the transport sector. Innovate UK undertakes well established economic evaluations on the effectiveness and impact of its activities and are reported to the Department for Business Innovation and Skills, as Innovate UK's departmental sponsor.

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