Question follow-through · 127652
Research: Tax Allowances
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to review the operation of the merged R&D tax relief scheme in relation to companies providing pre-clinical research services.
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- Answering body
- Treasury
- Tabled
- 15 Apr 2026
- Target answer date
- 20 Apr 2026
- Answer
- 24 Apr 2026 · 9 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
15 Apr 2026
Question tabled
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to review the operation of the merged R&D tax relief scheme in relation to companies providing pre-clinical research services.
20 Apr 2026
Target answer date
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24 Apr 2026
Answer published
The Government recognises the important role that life sciences research and development (R&D) plays in driving innovation and economic growth as well as the benefits it can bring for society. The Government committed to maintaining the generosity of ...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
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