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Written question asked by Baroness Deech (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 5 January 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 January 2021. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 January 2021 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Coronavirus: Vaccination

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to encourage investment in (1) so-called 'Wave 2', and (2) other future generations of, vaccines for COVID-19.

Answer

The current overall UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) portfolio of COVID-19-related grants, including awards supported by Innovate UK, includes vaccine projects that provide greater diversity of approaches than for the first generation of vaccines developed. Details can be found on the UKRI website.

UKRI will continue to review ongoing needs in this area with the Vaccine Taskforce.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL11728
Session
2019-21
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Vaccination Coronavirus
Link
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