Debates between Mark Pritchard and Lord Johnson of Marylebone during the 2015-2017 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Mark Pritchard and Lord Johnson of Marylebone
Tuesday 14th March 2017

(7 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Johnson of Marylebone Portrait Joseph Johnson
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The UK is a powerhouse of academic research, and our collaborations with institutions in Europe and around the world are an important part of that success. Through the industrial strategy, we want to continue to play to our great strengths as a science and research powerhouse, and we will continue to welcome agreements to collaborate with our European partners on major science and technology programmes in years to come.

Mark Pritchard Portrait Mark Pritchard (The Wrekin) (Con)
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Agri-science plays a vital part in the industrial strategy, but more could be done. Is the Minister aware of the excellent work of Harper Adams University in my constituency? It exports its excellence all over the world.

Lord Johnson of Marylebone Portrait Joseph Johnson
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I am aware of the excellent work undertaken by that institution in my hon. Friend’s constituency. Agri-tech receives considerable support through our public investment in R and D, and will continue to do so.