Research and Development Bonds 2026-01-27
2026-01-27
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Q1
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Context
The MP references historical context of refugees fleeing Nazis who contributed to atomic bomb development and the success of US economic dominance through public R&D, drawing an analogy with EU SAFE defence bond fund for potential UK investment.
If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of issuing research and development bonds of up to £20 billion. Will we invest in EU SAFE defence bond fund?
I am grateful to the hon. Member for his question. Indeed, he and I have discussed this issue previously. We are due to meet to discuss it later this month, and I am very much looking forward to that discussion.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not provide an assessment of the merits or a commitment to invest in EU SAFE defence bond fund.
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Q2
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The MP mentions a plan for a world-leading mental health research and development facility at Maghull health park in his constituency, which is part of Mersey Care NHS foundation trust.
Mersey Care NHS foundation trust has plans for a world-leading mental health research and development facility at Maghull health park in my constituency. Will the Minister meet me to discuss how the Treasury might support investing in such an important research and development project, not least as it is fundamental to the Government’s plans for improving healthcare?
My hon. Friend raises an important point. This Government are investing an extra £29 billion in our national health service. I would be happy to meet him to discuss it further.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not provide specifics on Treasury support for the R&D facility but offered to meet to discuss further.
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