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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology written question – answered at on 20 November 2024.

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Photo of Alan Gemmell Alan Gemmell Labour, Central Ayrshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support the growth of the life sciences manufacturing sector.

Photo of Feryal Clark Feryal Clark Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

At the Budget, the Chancellor unveiled the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund, which will provide up to £520 million to secure major life sciences manufacturing investments across the UK. The scheme is now open to applications.

My Department is working across government on the upcoming Life Sciences sector plan under the Industrial Strategy, the 10-year health plan, and the Innovation and Adoption Strategy, which will detail the government's approach to this critical sector.

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