Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between George Freeman and Steven Bonnar

Tuesday 11th January 2022 Commons Chamber

[George Freeman]

Not surprisingly, my hon. Friend, who is an expert in this field, makes an important point. In the people and culture strategy that we set out this summer, we make that very point: we need to build a diverse eco-system. I have already reached out to the Royal Society and picked up and commended its work on science, technology, engineering and maths and diversity in the sciences. The truth is that our science sector is creating opportunities all around the country, and we are absolutely committed in the innovation strategy to make sure that every community in this country has access to those jobs and opportunities.

[Steven Bonnar (Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill) (SNP)]

9. If he will make an assessment of the confidence of Scottish businesses in the UK Government.