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Debate between Patricia Gibson and Chris Skidmore
Tuesday 19th March 2019

(5 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Chris Skidmore Portrait The Minister for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation (Chris Skidmore)
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The spring statement was indeed a statement for research, innovation and science. Looking at just one of those investments, there is £60 million to keep the Joint European Torus facility going, and there are hundreds of jobs and tens of PhDs at that facility. I am delighted that the Chancellor made that commitment as we move forward to 2.4% of GDP being spent on research and development by 2027.

Patricia Gibson Portrait Patricia Gibson (North Ayrshire and Arran) (SNP)
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T8. Can the Secretary of State explain whether he personally thinks the Prime Minister’s exit deal will make the UK better off than remaining in the EU would?

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