House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
UK Measurement Strategy for the National Measurement System
09 December 2022 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Proposed by George Freeman Con Mid Norfolk
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At a glance
Key points
- UK publishes a Measurement Strategy for the National Measurement System to leverage its capabilities in science, innovation, and trade.
- The strategy addresses three key challenges: advancing healthcare, enhancing energy efficiency and clean energy transition, and supporting innovative businesses.
- The aim is to strengthen the National Measurement System's role through targeted initiatives and expertise development.
Issue summary
This statement is about publishing a UK Measurement Strategy for the National Measurement System (NMS) to leverage its world-leading capabilities in science, innovation, and trade.
Action requested
The strategy focuses on three key challenges: advancing healthcare, enhancing energy efficiency and clean energy transition, and supporting innovative businesses. It aims to strengthen the NMS's role in these areas through targeted initiatives and expertise development.
Key facts
- The National Measurement System (NMS) is a critical part of UK’s research and innovation infrastructure.
- The strategy focuses on three challenges: healthcare advancement, energy efficiency and clean energy transition, and supporting innovative businesses.
- NMS aims to support the UK's position at the forefront of leading-edge healthcare.