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Written question asked by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Monday, 28 November 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 December 2016. It was answered by Baroness Neville-Rolfe (Conservative) on Thursday, 1 December 2016 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Research

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the remarks made by the Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation in evidence to the Commons Science and Technology Committee concerning the establishment of a high level forum on the impact of Brexit for science and research (7th Report, Session 2016–17, HC 502), whether representatives of small and medium sized enterprises will be included in this forum.

Answer

The Government has been talking extensively to stakeholders. My hon. Friend the Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation is setting up a forum with a number of senior representatives of UK research and innovation organisations to discuss opportunities and issues arising from the UK’s exit from the European Union. This group will work with Government to ensure it has the best evidence to keep the UK punching above its weight in research and innovation. The membership of this forum will be confirmed shortly.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3606
Session
2016-17
Related items
Subjects
Small businesses Research Science Brexit
Link
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