Budget Comment: Science, Innovation and Technology Committee Chair comments on Budget

Responding to today's Budget, the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee Chair Chi Onwurah MP said:     

“Sustained investment in science, innovation and technology is needed to drive the UK's economic growth and productivity. When the Government was elected in July, it committed to supporting innovation as part of its mission driven approach.    

“It's vital that UK R&D gets long-term funding to keep up the momentum and level of expertise needed to drive our future prosperity. I welcome the commitment to protect core research funding, as well as the specific investments planned for R&D in high-tech industries like aerospace, automotive, and clean energy.   

“The Committee looks forward to scrutinising the Budget in detail. We'll be examining how the Budget will impact science and technology, and hearing views from across the sector and industry.”