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Written question asked by Margaret Ferrier (Independent (affiliation)) on Tuesday, 28 March 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 March 2023. It was answered by George Freeman (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 April 2023 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Office for Life Sciences: Finance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether it is her policy to secure funding for the Office for Life Sciences’ respiratory healthcare mission.

Answer

The Government, via the National Institute for Health and Care Research and the Medical Research Council, invest significantly in research and development into respiratory diseases. This investment is aligned to the aims and ambitions of the proposed Respiratory Mission, outlined in the Life Science Vision, to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with respiratory disease.

The Office for Life Sciences will continue to work with public, private and philanthropic partners to identify options and funding opportunities that could allow a specific Respiratory Mission to be set up and delivered.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
175618
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Health services Finance Respiratory system Office for Life Sciences
Link
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