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Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 December 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 December 2022. It was answered by George Freeman (Conservative) on Wednesday, 21 December 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Science: Japan

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with reference to the press release published 14 December 2022 on global science partnership with Japan, which budget this funding has been allocated from.

Answer

The press release announced the launch of the first phase of the new International Science Partnership Fund (ISPF), underpinned by £119m of funding. This is non-ODA funding for R&D-eligible activity, supporting our ambition to spend £20 billion on R&D per annum by 2024/25. The specific collaboration with Japan on neuroscience, neurodegenerative diseases and dementia is also non-ODA funding for R&D-eligible activity. Relevant funding will count towards the overall spend on dementia research.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
110684
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Finance Japan Research Science
Link
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