PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(26 June 2025)

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on levels of alignment between the (a) planned Life Sciences Sector plan, (b) planned 10-Year Health plan, (c) Industrial Strategy and (d) National Cancer Plan.

Asked by:
Steve Yemm (Labour)

The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology has worked closely with Cabinet colleagues, including the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, to ensure alignment between the NHS’s 10-Year Health Plan, the Life Sciences Sector Plan, and the broader Industrial Strategy. This collaboration has involved joint policy development to maximise the impact of these initiatives on both public health and economic growth. These efforts will support improved health outcomes across a range of areas, including cancer. This includes contributing to the aims of the National Cancer Plan through continued investment in research, innovation, and data infrastructure.

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