Rachael Maskell MP: written questions

4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025

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Written questions

Animal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54862More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent progress he has made on phasing out animal testing.
Answer: The Labour Manifesto includes a commitment to “partner with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the phasing out of animal testing”, which is a long-term goal.While it is not yet possible to replace all animal use due to the complexi...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
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Life Sciences: ResearchDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 900705More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to fund the scale up of research in the life sciences sector.
Answer: We are actively supporting the life sciences sector to ensure that businesses investing in research can access the capital they need to scale up in the UK.Through initiatives like the £400 million VPAG investment programme, we will expand the UK's capacit...
Answered 16 Oct 2024
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BioYorkshireDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 19 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 804More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what plans he has to meet with representatives from BioYorkshire.
Answer: I welcome the representations from the University of York setting out the opportunities from BioYorkshire. Science and Technology is key for creating growth and prosperity across the UK. DSIT and UKRI continue to support BioYorkshire to explore opportunit...
Answered 29 Jul 2024
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Cabinet Office	5
Department for Business and Trade	12
Department for Culture, Media and Sport	17
Department for Education	58
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero	12
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	5
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology	3
Department for Transport	16
Department for Work and Pensions	65
Department of Health and Social Care	134
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office	23
Home Office	29
Ministry of Defence	21
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government	19
Ministry of Justice	16
Treasury	14
Women and Equalities	1

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