NHS: Healthcare UK

Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe Excerpts

Thursday 14th February 2013 Lords Chamber

[Earl Howe]

My Lords, potentially that is an area at which Healthcare UK could look. Certainly, some of our conversations with our partners in the Middle East have indicated that they are very interested in taking advantage of our world-class facilities in highly specialised areas.

[Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe]

My Lords, given that EU funds for investment and research will be increased between 2014 and 2020, and given the reluctance of British companies to participate in drawing down on that research money, will the Minister ensure that in the health service field we get involved, we partner with others and we use it to our best advantage?

[Earl Howe]

Yes, my Lords. Again, Healthcare UK will be in a position to foster collaborative research partnerships all over the world.