§ 30. Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what action he is taking to ensure an increase in the Government's total spending on science. [95854]
§ Ms HewittThis Government have shown a clear commitment to science in their spending plans agreed following the Comprehensive Spending Review. In this three-year period, Government will invest over £20 billion in science, engineering and technology. This level of investment is higher in real terms than at any time this decade.