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Written question asked by Lord McKenzie of Luton (Labour) on Monday, 18 October 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 November 2021. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Thursday, 28 October 2021 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Respiratory Diseases: Research

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what support and funding they are providing for research into respiratory diseases.

Answer

Over the last 5 years (2016/17 to 2020/21), UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)’s Medical Research Council (MRC) has spent over £155.6 million on research relevant to respiratory health and disease.

This figure includes just under £142 million spent on research specifically relevant to respiratory disease (including areas such as Asthma, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Pneumonia and other respiratory Infections, Cancer, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Figures do not include spend on research relating to Covid-19.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3174
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Finance Research Respiratory diseases
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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