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House of Commons · Westminster Hall

Funding Cuts To Medical Research Charities

17 March 2021 · 0 other contributors · 360 words

Opened by Daniel Zeichner Lab Cambridge

Responding minister: Not recorded

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At a glance

Daniel Zeichner raised concerns about funding cuts to medical research charities in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.

Key points

  • Concerns raised about funding cuts impacting medical research charities severely
  • Hope expressed for government intervention to manage cuts and minimise their impact
  • Request made for the Minister to support these charities for Britain's future prominence in research

Key requests to Government

I had hoped to hear that the budget would be resolved in due course and the cuts managed to minimise impact. I hope that the Minister will fight our corner because this is so important for the future of Britain in the world.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Daniel Zeichner Lab Cambridge

I am particularly grateful to the right hon. Member for Tunbridge Wells (Greg Clark) for mentioning the medical research charities, which have been very hard hit and do vital work. I note that my hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham, Selly Oak (Steve McCabe) and others suggested that the golden triangle is in a privileged position; however, when talking about levelling up we should be aware of the danger of dragging down. We are world leaders in research, but this cannot be taken for granted.

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