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Maggie Throup

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Point of Order
Tuesday 13th September 2016

(7 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nick Hurd Portrait Mr Hurd
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We helped to shape the Paris agreement, we signed it, and the Prime Minister has confirmed that we will ratify it as soon as possible, which remains our position.

Maggie Throup Portrait Maggie Throup (Erewash) (Con)
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T7. Britain is undoubtedly a world leader in scientific research. With that in mind, will my hon. Friend detail what role bioscience will play in the Government’s industrial strategy?

Lord Johnson of Marylebone Portrait Joseph Johnson
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The Government’s industrial strategy will position the UK as a global leader for the 21st century. The UK bio-economy is worth £220 billion in gross value added—13.6% of total GVA in 2014—with potential to grow by 13% by 2030. We shall continue to invest strongly in it.

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