Peter Fortune Portrait

Peter Fortune

Conservative - Bromley and Biggin Hill

302 (0.6%) majority - 2024 General Election

First elected: 4th July 2024


2 APPG memberships (as of 20 Nov 2024)
Cricket, London
Peter Fortune has no previous appointments


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Peter Fortune has voted in 62 divisions, and 1 time against the majority of their Party.

26 Nov 2024 - Tobacco and Vapes Bill - View Vote Context
Peter Fortune voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 23 Conservative Aye votes vs 35 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 415 Noes - 47
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament

Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.

Sparring Partners
Hamish Falconer (Labour)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
(3 debate interactions)
Louise Haigh (Labour)
(2 debate interactions)
Nusrat Ghani (Conservative)
(1 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
HM Treasury
(2 debate contributions)
Department for Work and Pensions
(2 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Peter Fortune has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Bromley and Biggin Hill Petitions

e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.

If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.

If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).

Peter Fortune has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by Peter Fortune

2nd September 2024
Peter Fortune signed this EDM on Monday 2nd September 2024

Social Security

Tabled by: Rishi Sunak (Conservative - Richmond and Northallerton)
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 (S.I., 2024, No. 869), dated 22 August 2024, a copy of which was laid before this House on 22 August 2024, be annulled.
81 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 75
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
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Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Peter Fortune, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.

MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.


Peter Fortune has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Peter Fortune has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Peter Fortune has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Peter Fortune has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Latest 50 Written Questions

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Written Questions can be tabled by MPs and Lords to request specific information information on the work, policy and activities of a Government Department
3rd Jan 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the consultation entitled Investigation into suspected anti-competitive conduct by Vifor Pharma in relation to intravenous iron treatments, published on 31 January 2024.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is the UK's independent competition authority, and its consultations, including the live consultation relating to commitments offered by Vifor Pharma (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-proposed-commitments-in-respect-of-vifor-pharmas-supply-of-intravenous-iron), are therefore independent of Government. Any questions relating to consultations carried out by the CMA should be sent directly to the CMA.

Justin Madders
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)
28th Nov 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the consultation on the implementation of the new subscription contracts regime, published on 18 November 2024.

The consultation on the implementation of the subscription contracts follows the UK Government Consultation principles (Consultation principles: guidance - GOV.UK).

The subscription consultation is available in HTML and PDF formats. HTML provides greater accessibility for users. The PDF was published as an accessible PDF.

Alternative methods of completing the consultation are available including online, via email and via post.

Justin Madders
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)
28th Nov 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the consultation entitled Energy Company Obligation 4 and the Great British Insulation Scheme: mid-scheme changes, published on 14 November 2024.

Accessible versions of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) and Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) mid-scheme changes consultation (and all related documents) can be made available upon request at: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/energy-company-obligation-4-and-the-great-british-insulation-scheme-mid-scheme-changes

Requestors are asked to submit a form to the relevant team to ensure accessibility requests are reasonable and proportionate.

Miatta Fahnbulleh
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
11th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much Government funding there was into stem cell research in 2023-24; and which public bodies provided that funding.

DSIT funds medical research through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department of Health and Social Care funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

UKRI’s Medical Research Council (MRC) supports the best scientific research to improve human health, with work ranging from molecular level science to public health medicine. MRC plays a key role in funding underpinning research which may not be attributable to a specific disease but will benefit medical research more generally.

UKRI delivers a substantial portfolio of researcher-led projects. This includes a wide variety of areas including physiological, biological and mechanistic aspects that are applicable to many diseases, disorders and other conditions.

Details of UKRI and NIHR funding on specific areas is provided in the table below:

UKRI funding committed in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR funding in FY 2023/24

Hodgkin Lymphoma

UKRI did not commit any funding for Hodgkin lymphoma research in 2023-24.

NIHR has not allocated funding for research concerning Hodgkin Lymphoma during financial year 2023-24.

Myelodysplastic Syndrome

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Myelodysplastic Syndrome research in 2023-24.

NIHR has not allocated funding for research concerning Myelodysplastic Syndrome during financial year 2023-24.

Stem Cell

The total commitment in 2023/24 from UKRI for research concerning Stem Cells was £63,966,085 for 69 awards (14 awards from BBSRC; 4 awards from EPSRC; 6 awards from Innovate UK; 27 awards from MRC with a value of £28,347,161; 3 awards from NC3Rs; 15 awards from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR has not funded any research concerning Stem Cells during financial year 2023-24.

Haemophilia

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Haemophilia research in 2023-24.

NIHR allocated £154,000 for high-quality research concerning Haemophilia in 2023-24

Sickle Cell

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Sickle Cell research in 2023-24.

NIHR allocated £336,368 for high-quality research concerning Cickle Cell research in the financial year 2023-24

Thalassaemia

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Thalassaemia research in 2023-24.

NIHR allocated £158,900 for high-quality research concerning Thalassaemia in the financial year 2023-24

Human Immunodeficiency Disease

The total commitment from UKRI in 2023/24 was £13,983,734 for 13 awards (1 award from EPSRC; 8 awards from MRC with a value of £10,800,617 for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) research; 4 awards from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR allocated £5,620,876 for high quality research concerning Human Immunodeficiency Disease (HIV and AIDS) in 2023-24

Vitamin B12 deficiency

The total commitment across UKRI in 2023-24 for Vitamin B12 deficiency research was £470,348 for 2 awards from Innovate UK.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning Vitamin B12 Deficiency during financial year 2023-24.

Neural Tube Defect Prevention

The total commitment from UKRI in 2023/24 for research concerning Neural Tube Defect Prevention was £4,289,077 for 4 awards (2 awards from MRC with a value of £3,949,400; 1 award from ESRC; 1 award from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning Neural Tube Defect Prevention research during the financial year of 2023-24.

Malaria vaccination

The total commitment from UKRI in 2023/24 for research concerning Malaria vaccination was £11,697,976 for 7 awards (2 awards from MRC with a value of £3,387,100; 5 awards from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning Malaria Vaccination research during the financial year of 2023-24. The NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre supports the development and testing of malaria vaccines, such as the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine.

Feryal Clark
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
11th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much funding the Government provided for research into Hodgkin lymphoma in the 2023-24 financial year; and through which public bodies that funding was provided.

DSIT funds medical research through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department of Health and Social Care funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

UKRI’s Medical Research Council (MRC) supports the best scientific research to improve human health, with work ranging from molecular level science to public health medicine. MRC plays a key role in funding underpinning research which may not be attributable to a specific disease but will benefit medical research more generally.

UKRI delivers a substantial portfolio of researcher-led projects. This includes a wide variety of areas including physiological, biological and mechanistic aspects that are applicable to many diseases, disorders and other conditions.

Details of UKRI and NIHR funding on specific areas is provided in the table below:

UKRI funding committed in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR funding in FY 2023/24

Hodgkin Lymphoma

UKRI did not commit any funding for Hodgkin lymphoma research in 2023-24.

NIHR has not allocated funding for research concerning Hodgkin Lymphoma during financial year 2023-24.

Myelodysplastic Syndrome

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Myelodysplastic Syndrome research in 2023-24.

NIHR has not allocated funding for research concerning Myelodysplastic Syndrome during financial year 2023-24.

Stem Cell

The total commitment in 2023/24 from UKRI for research concerning Stem Cells was £63,966,085 for 69 awards (14 awards from BBSRC; 4 awards from EPSRC; 6 awards from Innovate UK; 27 awards from MRC with a value of £28,347,161; 3 awards from NC3Rs; 15 awards from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR has not funded any research concerning Stem Cells during financial year 2023-24.

Haemophilia

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Haemophilia research in 2023-24.

NIHR allocated £154,000 for high-quality research concerning Haemophilia in 2023-24

Sickle Cell

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Sickle Cell research in 2023-24.

NIHR allocated £336,368 for high-quality research concerning Cickle Cell research in the financial year 2023-24

Thalassaemia

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Thalassaemia research in 2023-24.

NIHR allocated £158,900 for high-quality research concerning Thalassaemia in the financial year 2023-24

Human Immunodeficiency Disease

The total commitment from UKRI in 2023/24 was £13,983,734 for 13 awards (1 award from EPSRC; 8 awards from MRC with a value of £10,800,617 for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) research; 4 awards from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR allocated £5,620,876 for high quality research concerning Human Immunodeficiency Disease (HIV and AIDS) in 2023-24

Vitamin B12 deficiency

The total commitment across UKRI in 2023-24 for Vitamin B12 deficiency research was £470,348 for 2 awards from Innovate UK.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning Vitamin B12 Deficiency during financial year 2023-24.

Neural Tube Defect Prevention

The total commitment from UKRI in 2023/24 for research concerning Neural Tube Defect Prevention was £4,289,077 for 4 awards (2 awards from MRC with a value of £3,949,400; 1 award from ESRC; 1 award from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning Neural Tube Defect Prevention research during the financial year of 2023-24.

Malaria vaccination

The total commitment from UKRI in 2023/24 for research concerning Malaria vaccination was £11,697,976 for 7 awards (2 awards from MRC with a value of £3,387,100; 5 awards from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning Malaria Vaccination research during the financial year of 2023-24. The NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre supports the development and testing of malaria vaccines, such as the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine.

Feryal Clark
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
11th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much Government funding there was into malaria vaccination research in 2023-24; and which public bodies provided that funding.

DSIT funds medical research through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department of Health and Social Care funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

UKRI’s Medical Research Council (MRC) supports the best scientific research to improve human health, with work ranging from molecular level science to public health medicine. MRC plays a key role in funding underpinning research which may not be attributable to a specific disease but will benefit medical research more generally.

UKRI delivers a substantial portfolio of researcher-led projects. This includes a wide variety of areas including physiological, biological and mechanistic aspects that are applicable to many diseases, disorders and other conditions.

Details of UKRI and NIHR funding on specific areas is provided in the table below:

UKRI funding committed in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR funding in FY 2023/24

Hodgkin Lymphoma

UKRI did not commit any funding for Hodgkin lymphoma research in 2023-24.

NIHR has not allocated funding for research concerning Hodgkin Lymphoma during financial year 2023-24.

Myelodysplastic Syndrome

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Myelodysplastic Syndrome research in 2023-24.

NIHR has not allocated funding for research concerning Myelodysplastic Syndrome during financial year 2023-24.

Stem Cell

The total commitment in 2023/24 from UKRI for research concerning Stem Cells was £63,966,085 for 69 awards (14 awards from BBSRC; 4 awards from EPSRC; 6 awards from Innovate UK; 27 awards from MRC with a value of £28,347,161; 3 awards from NC3Rs; 15 awards from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR has not funded any research concerning Stem Cells during financial year 2023-24.

Haemophilia

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Haemophilia research in 2023-24.

NIHR allocated £154,000 for high-quality research concerning Haemophilia in 2023-24

Sickle Cell

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Sickle Cell research in 2023-24.

NIHR allocated £336,368 for high-quality research concerning Cickle Cell research in the financial year 2023-24

Thalassaemia

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Thalassaemia research in 2023-24.

NIHR allocated £158,900 for high-quality research concerning Thalassaemia in the financial year 2023-24

Human Immunodeficiency Disease

The total commitment from UKRI in 2023/24 was £13,983,734 for 13 awards (1 award from EPSRC; 8 awards from MRC with a value of £10,800,617 for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) research; 4 awards from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR allocated £5,620,876 for high quality research concerning Human Immunodeficiency Disease (HIV and AIDS) in 2023-24

Vitamin B12 deficiency

The total commitment across UKRI in 2023-24 for Vitamin B12 deficiency research was £470,348 for 2 awards from Innovate UK.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning Vitamin B12 Deficiency during financial year 2023-24.

Neural Tube Defect Prevention

The total commitment from UKRI in 2023/24 for research concerning Neural Tube Defect Prevention was £4,289,077 for 4 awards (2 awards from MRC with a value of £3,949,400; 1 award from ESRC; 1 award from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning Neural Tube Defect Prevention research during the financial year of 2023-24.

Malaria vaccination

The total commitment from UKRI in 2023/24 for research concerning Malaria vaccination was £11,697,976 for 7 awards (2 awards from MRC with a value of £3,387,100; 5 awards from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning Malaria Vaccination research during the financial year of 2023-24. The NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre supports the development and testing of malaria vaccines, such as the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine.

Feryal Clark
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
11th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much Government funding there was into neural tube defect prevention research in 2023-24; and which public bodies provided that funding.

DSIT funds medical research through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department of Health and Social Care funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

UKRI’s Medical Research Council (MRC) supports the best scientific research to improve human health, with work ranging from molecular level science to public health medicine. MRC plays a key role in funding underpinning research which may not be attributable to a specific disease but will benefit medical research more generally.

UKRI delivers a substantial portfolio of researcher-led projects. This includes a wide variety of areas including physiological, biological and mechanistic aspects that are applicable to many diseases, disorders and other conditions.

Details of UKRI and NIHR funding on specific areas is provided in the table below:

UKRI funding committed in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR funding in FY 2023/24

Hodgkin Lymphoma

UKRI did not commit any funding for Hodgkin lymphoma research in 2023-24.

NIHR has not allocated funding for research concerning Hodgkin Lymphoma during financial year 2023-24.

Myelodysplastic Syndrome

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Myelodysplastic Syndrome research in 2023-24.

NIHR has not allocated funding for research concerning Myelodysplastic Syndrome during financial year 2023-24.

Stem Cell

The total commitment in 2023/24 from UKRI for research concerning Stem Cells was £63,966,085 for 69 awards (14 awards from BBSRC; 4 awards from EPSRC; 6 awards from Innovate UK; 27 awards from MRC with a value of £28,347,161; 3 awards from NC3Rs; 15 awards from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR has not funded any research concerning Stem Cells during financial year 2023-24.

Haemophilia

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Haemophilia research in 2023-24.

NIHR allocated £154,000 for high-quality research concerning Haemophilia in 2023-24

Sickle Cell

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Sickle Cell research in 2023-24.

NIHR allocated £336,368 for high-quality research concerning Cickle Cell research in the financial year 2023-24

Thalassaemia

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Thalassaemia research in 2023-24.

NIHR allocated £158,900 for high-quality research concerning Thalassaemia in the financial year 2023-24

Human Immunodeficiency Disease

The total commitment from UKRI in 2023/24 was £13,983,734 for 13 awards (1 award from EPSRC; 8 awards from MRC with a value of £10,800,617 for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) research; 4 awards from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR allocated £5,620,876 for high quality research concerning Human Immunodeficiency Disease (HIV and AIDS) in 2023-24

Vitamin B12 deficiency

The total commitment across UKRI in 2023-24 for Vitamin B12 deficiency research was £470,348 for 2 awards from Innovate UK.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning Vitamin B12 Deficiency during financial year 2023-24.

Neural Tube Defect Prevention

The total commitment from UKRI in 2023/24 for research concerning Neural Tube Defect Prevention was £4,289,077 for 4 awards (2 awards from MRC with a value of £3,949,400; 1 award from ESRC; 1 award from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning Neural Tube Defect Prevention research during the financial year of 2023-24.

Malaria vaccination

The total commitment from UKRI in 2023/24 for research concerning Malaria vaccination was £11,697,976 for 7 awards (2 awards from MRC with a value of £3,387,100; 5 awards from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning Malaria Vaccination research during the financial year of 2023-24. The NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre supports the development and testing of malaria vaccines, such as the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine.

Feryal Clark
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
11th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much Government funding there was into vitamin B12 deficiency research in 2023-24; and which public bodies provided that funding.

DSIT funds medical research through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department of Health and Social Care funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

UKRI’s Medical Research Council (MRC) supports the best scientific research to improve human health, with work ranging from molecular level science to public health medicine. MRC plays a key role in funding underpinning research which may not be attributable to a specific disease but will benefit medical research more generally.

UKRI delivers a substantial portfolio of researcher-led projects. This includes a wide variety of areas including physiological, biological and mechanistic aspects that are applicable to many diseases, disorders and other conditions.

Details of UKRI and NIHR funding on specific areas is provided in the table below:

UKRI funding committed in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR funding in FY 2023/24

Hodgkin Lymphoma

UKRI did not commit any funding for Hodgkin lymphoma research in 2023-24.

NIHR has not allocated funding for research concerning Hodgkin Lymphoma during financial year 2023-24.

Myelodysplastic Syndrome

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Myelodysplastic Syndrome research in 2023-24.

NIHR has not allocated funding for research concerning Myelodysplastic Syndrome during financial year 2023-24.

Stem Cell

The total commitment in 2023/24 from UKRI for research concerning Stem Cells was £63,966,085 for 69 awards (14 awards from BBSRC; 4 awards from EPSRC; 6 awards from Innovate UK; 27 awards from MRC with a value of £28,347,161; 3 awards from NC3Rs; 15 awards from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR has not funded any research concerning Stem Cells during financial year 2023-24.

Haemophilia

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Haemophilia research in 2023-24.

NIHR allocated £154,000 for high-quality research concerning Haemophilia in 2023-24

Sickle Cell

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Sickle Cell research in 2023-24.

NIHR allocated £336,368 for high-quality research concerning Cickle Cell research in the financial year 2023-24

Thalassaemia

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Thalassaemia research in 2023-24.

NIHR allocated £158,900 for high-quality research concerning Thalassaemia in the financial year 2023-24

Human Immunodeficiency Disease

The total commitment from UKRI in 2023/24 was £13,983,734 for 13 awards (1 award from EPSRC; 8 awards from MRC with a value of £10,800,617 for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) research; 4 awards from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR allocated £5,620,876 for high quality research concerning Human Immunodeficiency Disease (HIV and AIDS) in 2023-24

Vitamin B12 deficiency

The total commitment across UKRI in 2023-24 for Vitamin B12 deficiency research was £470,348 for 2 awards from Innovate UK.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning Vitamin B12 Deficiency during financial year 2023-24.

Neural Tube Defect Prevention

The total commitment from UKRI in 2023/24 for research concerning Neural Tube Defect Prevention was £4,289,077 for 4 awards (2 awards from MRC with a value of £3,949,400; 1 award from ESRC; 1 award from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning Neural Tube Defect Prevention research during the financial year of 2023-24.

Malaria vaccination

The total commitment from UKRI in 2023/24 for research concerning Malaria vaccination was £11,697,976 for 7 awards (2 awards from MRC with a value of £3,387,100; 5 awards from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning Malaria Vaccination research during the financial year of 2023-24. The NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre supports the development and testing of malaria vaccines, such as the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine.

Feryal Clark
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
11th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much Government funding there was into thalassaemia research in 2023-24; and which public bodies provided that funding.

DSIT funds medical research through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department of Health and Social Care funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

UKRI’s Medical Research Council (MRC) supports the best scientific research to improve human health, with work ranging from molecular level science to public health medicine. MRC plays a key role in funding underpinning research which may not be attributable to a specific disease but will benefit medical research more generally.

UKRI delivers a substantial portfolio of researcher-led projects. This includes a wide variety of areas including physiological, biological and mechanistic aspects that are applicable to many diseases, disorders and other conditions.

Details of UKRI and NIHR funding on specific areas is provided in the table below:

UKRI funding committed in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR funding in FY 2023/24

Hodgkin Lymphoma

UKRI did not commit any funding for Hodgkin lymphoma research in 2023-24.

NIHR has not allocated funding for research concerning Hodgkin Lymphoma during financial year 2023-24.

Myelodysplastic Syndrome

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Myelodysplastic Syndrome research in 2023-24.

NIHR has not allocated funding for research concerning Myelodysplastic Syndrome during financial year 2023-24.

Stem Cell

The total commitment in 2023/24 from UKRI for research concerning Stem Cells was £63,966,085 for 69 awards (14 awards from BBSRC; 4 awards from EPSRC; 6 awards from Innovate UK; 27 awards from MRC with a value of £28,347,161; 3 awards from NC3Rs; 15 awards from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR has not funded any research concerning Stem Cells during financial year 2023-24.

Haemophilia

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Haemophilia research in 2023-24.

NIHR allocated £154,000 for high-quality research concerning Haemophilia in 2023-24

Sickle Cell

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Sickle Cell research in 2023-24.

NIHR allocated £336,368 for high-quality research concerning Cickle Cell research in the financial year 2023-24

Thalassaemia

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Thalassaemia research in 2023-24.

NIHR allocated £158,900 for high-quality research concerning Thalassaemia in the financial year 2023-24

Human Immunodeficiency Disease

The total commitment from UKRI in 2023/24 was £13,983,734 for 13 awards (1 award from EPSRC; 8 awards from MRC with a value of £10,800,617 for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) research; 4 awards from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR allocated £5,620,876 for high quality research concerning Human Immunodeficiency Disease (HIV and AIDS) in 2023-24

Vitamin B12 deficiency

The total commitment across UKRI in 2023-24 for Vitamin B12 deficiency research was £470,348 for 2 awards from Innovate UK.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning Vitamin B12 Deficiency during financial year 2023-24.

Neural Tube Defect Prevention

The total commitment from UKRI in 2023/24 for research concerning Neural Tube Defect Prevention was £4,289,077 for 4 awards (2 awards from MRC with a value of £3,949,400; 1 award from ESRC; 1 award from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning Neural Tube Defect Prevention research during the financial year of 2023-24.

Malaria vaccination

The total commitment from UKRI in 2023/24 for research concerning Malaria vaccination was £11,697,976 for 7 awards (2 awards from MRC with a value of £3,387,100; 5 awards from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning Malaria Vaccination research during the financial year of 2023-24. The NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre supports the development and testing of malaria vaccines, such as the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine.

Feryal Clark
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
11th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much Government funding there was into sickle cell research in 2023-24; and which public bodies provided that funding.

DSIT funds medical research through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department of Health and Social Care funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

UKRI’s Medical Research Council (MRC) supports the best scientific research to improve human health, with work ranging from molecular level science to public health medicine. MRC plays a key role in funding underpinning research which may not be attributable to a specific disease but will benefit medical research more generally.

UKRI delivers a substantial portfolio of researcher-led projects. This includes a wide variety of areas including physiological, biological and mechanistic aspects that are applicable to many diseases, disorders and other conditions.

Details of UKRI and NIHR funding on specific areas is provided in the table below:

UKRI funding committed in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR funding in FY 2023/24

Hodgkin Lymphoma

UKRI did not commit any funding for Hodgkin lymphoma research in 2023-24.

NIHR has not allocated funding for research concerning Hodgkin Lymphoma during financial year 2023-24.

Myelodysplastic Syndrome

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Myelodysplastic Syndrome research in 2023-24.

NIHR has not allocated funding for research concerning Myelodysplastic Syndrome during financial year 2023-24.

Stem Cell

The total commitment in 2023/24 from UKRI for research concerning Stem Cells was £63,966,085 for 69 awards (14 awards from BBSRC; 4 awards from EPSRC; 6 awards from Innovate UK; 27 awards from MRC with a value of £28,347,161; 3 awards from NC3Rs; 15 awards from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR has not funded any research concerning Stem Cells during financial year 2023-24.

Haemophilia

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Haemophilia research in 2023-24.

NIHR allocated £154,000 for high-quality research concerning Haemophilia in 2023-24

Sickle Cell

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Sickle Cell research in 2023-24.

NIHR allocated £336,368 for high-quality research concerning Cickle Cell research in the financial year 2023-24

Thalassaemia

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Thalassaemia research in 2023-24.

NIHR allocated £158,900 for high-quality research concerning Thalassaemia in the financial year 2023-24

Human Immunodeficiency Disease

The total commitment from UKRI in 2023/24 was £13,983,734 for 13 awards (1 award from EPSRC; 8 awards from MRC with a value of £10,800,617 for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) research; 4 awards from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR allocated £5,620,876 for high quality research concerning Human Immunodeficiency Disease (HIV and AIDS) in 2023-24

Vitamin B12 deficiency

The total commitment across UKRI in 2023-24 for Vitamin B12 deficiency research was £470,348 for 2 awards from Innovate UK.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning Vitamin B12 Deficiency during financial year 2023-24.

Neural Tube Defect Prevention

The total commitment from UKRI in 2023/24 for research concerning Neural Tube Defect Prevention was £4,289,077 for 4 awards (2 awards from MRC with a value of £3,949,400; 1 award from ESRC; 1 award from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning Neural Tube Defect Prevention research during the financial year of 2023-24.

Malaria vaccination

The total commitment from UKRI in 2023/24 for research concerning Malaria vaccination was £11,697,976 for 7 awards (2 awards from MRC with a value of £3,387,100; 5 awards from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning Malaria Vaccination research during the financial year of 2023-24. The NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre supports the development and testing of malaria vaccines, such as the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine.

Feryal Clark
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
11th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much Government funding there was into haemophilia research in 2023-24; and which public bodies provided that funding.

DSIT funds medical research through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department of Health and Social Care funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

UKRI’s Medical Research Council (MRC) supports the best scientific research to improve human health, with work ranging from molecular level science to public health medicine. MRC plays a key role in funding underpinning research which may not be attributable to a specific disease but will benefit medical research more generally.

UKRI delivers a substantial portfolio of researcher-led projects. This includes a wide variety of areas including physiological, biological and mechanistic aspects that are applicable to many diseases, disorders and other conditions.

Details of UKRI and NIHR funding on specific areas is provided in the table below:

UKRI funding committed in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR funding in FY 2023/24

Hodgkin Lymphoma

UKRI did not commit any funding for Hodgkin lymphoma research in 2023-24.

NIHR has not allocated funding for research concerning Hodgkin Lymphoma during financial year 2023-24.

Myelodysplastic Syndrome

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Myelodysplastic Syndrome research in 2023-24.

NIHR has not allocated funding for research concerning Myelodysplastic Syndrome during financial year 2023-24.

Stem Cell

The total commitment in 2023/24 from UKRI for research concerning Stem Cells was £63,966,085 for 69 awards (14 awards from BBSRC; 4 awards from EPSRC; 6 awards from Innovate UK; 27 awards from MRC with a value of £28,347,161; 3 awards from NC3Rs; 15 awards from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR has not funded any research concerning Stem Cells during financial year 2023-24.

Haemophilia

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Haemophilia research in 2023-24.

NIHR allocated £154,000 for high-quality research concerning Haemophilia in 2023-24

Sickle Cell

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Sickle Cell research in 2023-24.

NIHR allocated £336,368 for high-quality research concerning Cickle Cell research in the financial year 2023-24

Thalassaemia

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Thalassaemia research in 2023-24.

NIHR allocated £158,900 for high-quality research concerning Thalassaemia in the financial year 2023-24

Human Immunodeficiency Disease

The total commitment from UKRI in 2023/24 was £13,983,734 for 13 awards (1 award from EPSRC; 8 awards from MRC with a value of £10,800,617 for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) research; 4 awards from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR allocated £5,620,876 for high quality research concerning Human Immunodeficiency Disease (HIV and AIDS) in 2023-24

Vitamin B12 deficiency

The total commitment across UKRI in 2023-24 for Vitamin B12 deficiency research was £470,348 for 2 awards from Innovate UK.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning Vitamin B12 Deficiency during financial year 2023-24.

Neural Tube Defect Prevention

The total commitment from UKRI in 2023/24 for research concerning Neural Tube Defect Prevention was £4,289,077 for 4 awards (2 awards from MRC with a value of £3,949,400; 1 award from ESRC; 1 award from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning Neural Tube Defect Prevention research during the financial year of 2023-24.

Malaria vaccination

The total commitment from UKRI in 2023/24 for research concerning Malaria vaccination was £11,697,976 for 7 awards (2 awards from MRC with a value of £3,387,100; 5 awards from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning Malaria Vaccination research during the financial year of 2023-24. The NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre supports the development and testing of malaria vaccines, such as the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine.

Feryal Clark
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
11th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much Government investment in myelodysplastic syndrome research was in 2023-24; and which public bodies provided that investment.

DSIT funds medical research through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department of Health and Social Care funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

UKRI’s Medical Research Council (MRC) supports the best scientific research to improve human health, with work ranging from molecular level science to public health medicine. MRC plays a key role in funding underpinning research which may not be attributable to a specific disease but will benefit medical research more generally.

UKRI delivers a substantial portfolio of researcher-led projects. This includes a wide variety of areas including physiological, biological and mechanistic aspects that are applicable to many diseases, disorders and other conditions.

Details of UKRI and NIHR funding on specific areas is provided in the table below:

UKRI funding committed in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR funding in FY 2023/24

Hodgkin Lymphoma

UKRI did not commit any funding for Hodgkin lymphoma research in 2023-24.

NIHR has not allocated funding for research concerning Hodgkin Lymphoma during financial year 2023-24.

Myelodysplastic Syndrome

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Myelodysplastic Syndrome research in 2023-24.

NIHR has not allocated funding for research concerning Myelodysplastic Syndrome during financial year 2023-24.

Stem Cell

The total commitment in 2023/24 from UKRI for research concerning Stem Cells was £63,966,085 for 69 awards (14 awards from BBSRC; 4 awards from EPSRC; 6 awards from Innovate UK; 27 awards from MRC with a value of £28,347,161; 3 awards from NC3Rs; 15 awards from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR has not funded any research concerning Stem Cells during financial year 2023-24.

Haemophilia

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Haemophilia research in 2023-24.

NIHR allocated £154,000 for high-quality research concerning Haemophilia in 2023-24

Sickle Cell

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Sickle Cell research in 2023-24.

NIHR allocated £336,368 for high-quality research concerning Cickle Cell research in the financial year 2023-24

Thalassaemia

UKRI did not commit any new funding for Thalassaemia research in 2023-24.

NIHR allocated £158,900 for high-quality research concerning Thalassaemia in the financial year 2023-24

Human Immunodeficiency Disease

The total commitment from UKRI in 2023/24 was £13,983,734 for 13 awards (1 award from EPSRC; 8 awards from MRC with a value of £10,800,617 for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) research; 4 awards from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR allocated £5,620,876 for high quality research concerning Human Immunodeficiency Disease (HIV and AIDS) in 2023-24

Vitamin B12 deficiency

The total commitment across UKRI in 2023-24 for Vitamin B12 deficiency research was £470,348 for 2 awards from Innovate UK.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning Vitamin B12 Deficiency during financial year 2023-24.

Neural Tube Defect Prevention

The total commitment from UKRI in 2023/24 for research concerning Neural Tube Defect Prevention was £4,289,077 for 4 awards (2 awards from MRC with a value of £3,949,400; 1 award from ESRC; 1 award from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning Neural Tube Defect Prevention research during the financial year of 2023-24.

Malaria vaccination

The total commitment from UKRI in 2023/24 for research concerning Malaria vaccination was £11,697,976 for 7 awards (2 awards from MRC with a value of £3,387,100; 5 awards from centrally managed UKRI schemes).

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning Malaria Vaccination research during the financial year of 2023-24. The NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre supports the development and testing of malaria vaccines, such as the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine.

Feryal Clark
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
9th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much Government investment into vitamin D deficiency disease research there was in 2023-24; and which public bodies provided that investment.

DSIT funds medical research through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department of Health and Social Care funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

UKRI’s Medical Research Council (MRC) supports the best scientific research to improve human health, with work ranging from molecular level science to public health medicine. MRC plays a key role in funding underpinning research which may not be attributable to a specific disease but will benefit medical research more generally. As part of this, UKRI funds research on immunology which is relevant to all of these diseases and will not be categorised per disease.

Details of UKRI and NIHR funding on specific areas is provided in the table below:

UKRI funding committed in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR funding in FY 2023/24

rheumatoid arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis from UKRI was £7,640,156 for 10 awards (2 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 7 awards from MRC with a value of £6,260,577).

NIHR allocated £3,063,380 for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoarthritis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoarthritis from UKRI was £8,136,483 for 15 awards (6 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 2 awards from EPSRC; 1 award from ESRC; 3 awards from MRC with a value of £1,503,711; 2 awards from NC3Rs).

NIHR allocated £2,388,275 for research concerning osteoarthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

psoriatic arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning psoriatic arthritis from UKRI was £500,965 for 1 award (Innovate UK).

NIHR allocated £154,496 for research concerning psoriatic arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

systemic lupus erythematosus

The total commitment for research concerning systemic lupus erythematosus from UKRI was £3,673,302 for 3 awards (1 award from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 1 award from MRC with a value of £1,636,608)

The NIHR spent £155,574 on systemic lupus erythematosus research in F/Y 2023-24.

joint replacement

The total commitment for research concerning joint replacement from UKRI was £4,736,426 for 5 awards (3 awards from Innovate UK; 2 awards from EPSRC).

The NIHR spent £4,208,220 on joint replacement research in F/Y 2023-24.

crystal arthropathy

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for crystal arthropathy research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR spent £2,061,659 on crystal arthropathy research in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoporosis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoporosis from UKRI was £2,363,661 for 6 awards (4 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 1 award from ESRC).

NIHR allocated £379,475 for research concerning osteoporosis in F/Y.

compression fracture

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for compression fracture research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning compression fracture during F/Y 2023-24.

multiple myeloma

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for multiple myeloma research in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR allocated £416,500 for research concerning multiple myeloma in F/Y 2023-24.

vitamin D deficiency disease

The total commitment for research concerning vitamin D deficiency disease from UKRI was £261,394 for 2 awards (Innovate UK).

NIHR has not allocated funds concerning Vitamin D deficiency disease research during F/Y 2023-24.

osteomalacia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for osteomalacia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning osteomalacia disease research during F/Y 2023-24

Fibromyalgia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for fibromyalgia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning fibromyalgia disease during F/Y 2023-24.

ankylosing spondylitis

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for ankylosing spondylitis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR allocated £199,500 for research concerning ankylosing spondylitis in F/Y 2023-24.

stills disease

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for stills disease research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning stills disease during F/Y 2023-24.

lyme disease

The total commitment for research concerning lyme disease from UKRI was £1,259,602 for 1 award (BBSRC).

NIHR has not funded any research concerning lyme disease during F/Y 2023-24

reactive arthritis

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for reactive arthritis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR has not funded any research concerning reactive arthritis during F/Y 2023-24.

Feryal Clark
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
9th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much Government funding there was into osteomalacia research in 2023-24; and which public bodies provided that funding.

DSIT funds medical research through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department of Health and Social Care funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

UKRI’s Medical Research Council (MRC) supports the best scientific research to improve human health, with work ranging from molecular level science to public health medicine. MRC plays a key role in funding underpinning research which may not be attributable to a specific disease but will benefit medical research more generally. As part of this, UKRI funds research on immunology which is relevant to all of these diseases and will not be categorised per disease.

Details of UKRI and NIHR funding on specific areas is provided in the table below:

UKRI funding committed in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR funding in FY 2023/24

rheumatoid arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis from UKRI was £7,640,156 for 10 awards (2 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 7 awards from MRC with a value of £6,260,577).

NIHR allocated £3,063,380 for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoarthritis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoarthritis from UKRI was £8,136,483 for 15 awards (6 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 2 awards from EPSRC; 1 award from ESRC; 3 awards from MRC with a value of £1,503,711; 2 awards from NC3Rs).

NIHR allocated £2,388,275 for research concerning osteoarthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

psoriatic arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning psoriatic arthritis from UKRI was £500,965 for 1 award (Innovate UK).

NIHR allocated £154,496 for research concerning psoriatic arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

systemic lupus erythematosus

The total commitment for research concerning systemic lupus erythematosus from UKRI was £3,673,302 for 3 awards (1 award from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 1 award from MRC with a value of £1,636,608)

The NIHR spent £155,574 on systemic lupus erythematosus research in F/Y 2023-24.

joint replacement

The total commitment for research concerning joint replacement from UKRI was £4,736,426 for 5 awards (3 awards from Innovate UK; 2 awards from EPSRC).

The NIHR spent £4,208,220 on joint replacement research in F/Y 2023-24.

crystal arthropathy

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for crystal arthropathy research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR spent £2,061,659 on crystal arthropathy research in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoporosis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoporosis from UKRI was £2,363,661 for 6 awards (4 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 1 award from ESRC).

NIHR allocated £379,475 for research concerning osteoporosis in F/Y.

compression fracture

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for compression fracture research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning compression fracture during F/Y 2023-24.

multiple myeloma

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for multiple myeloma research in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR allocated £416,500 for research concerning multiple myeloma in F/Y 2023-24.

vitamin D deficiency disease

The total commitment for research concerning vitamin D deficiency disease from UKRI was £261,394 for 2 awards (Innovate UK).

NIHR has not allocated funds concerning Vitamin D deficiency disease research during F/Y 2023-24.

osteomalacia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for osteomalacia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning osteomalacia disease research during F/Y 2023-24

Fibromyalgia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for fibromyalgia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning fibromyalgia disease during F/Y 2023-24.

ankylosing spondylitis

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for ankylosing spondylitis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR allocated £199,500 for research concerning ankylosing spondylitis in F/Y 2023-24.

stills disease

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for stills disease research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning stills disease during F/Y 2023-24.

lyme disease

The total commitment for research concerning lyme disease from UKRI was £1,259,602 for 1 award (BBSRC).

NIHR has not funded any research concerning lyme disease during F/Y 2023-24

reactive arthritis

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for reactive arthritis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR has not funded any research concerning reactive arthritis during F/Y 2023-24.

Feryal Clark
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
9th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much Government funding there was into fibromyalgia research in 2023-24; and which public bodies provided that funding.

DSIT funds medical research through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department of Health and Social Care funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

UKRI’s Medical Research Council (MRC) supports the best scientific research to improve human health, with work ranging from molecular level science to public health medicine. MRC plays a key role in funding underpinning research which may not be attributable to a specific disease but will benefit medical research more generally. As part of this, UKRI funds research on immunology which is relevant to all of these diseases and will not be categorised per disease.

Details of UKRI and NIHR funding on specific areas is provided in the table below:

UKRI funding committed in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR funding in FY 2023/24

rheumatoid arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis from UKRI was £7,640,156 for 10 awards (2 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 7 awards from MRC with a value of £6,260,577).

NIHR allocated £3,063,380 for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoarthritis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoarthritis from UKRI was £8,136,483 for 15 awards (6 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 2 awards from EPSRC; 1 award from ESRC; 3 awards from MRC with a value of £1,503,711; 2 awards from NC3Rs).

NIHR allocated £2,388,275 for research concerning osteoarthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

psoriatic arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning psoriatic arthritis from UKRI was £500,965 for 1 award (Innovate UK).

NIHR allocated £154,496 for research concerning psoriatic arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

systemic lupus erythematosus

The total commitment for research concerning systemic lupus erythematosus from UKRI was £3,673,302 for 3 awards (1 award from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 1 award from MRC with a value of £1,636,608)

The NIHR spent £155,574 on systemic lupus erythematosus research in F/Y 2023-24.

joint replacement

The total commitment for research concerning joint replacement from UKRI was £4,736,426 for 5 awards (3 awards from Innovate UK; 2 awards from EPSRC).

The NIHR spent £4,208,220 on joint replacement research in F/Y 2023-24.

crystal arthropathy

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for crystal arthropathy research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR spent £2,061,659 on crystal arthropathy research in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoporosis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoporosis from UKRI was £2,363,661 for 6 awards (4 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 1 award from ESRC).

NIHR allocated £379,475 for research concerning osteoporosis in F/Y.

compression fracture

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for compression fracture research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning compression fracture during F/Y 2023-24.

multiple myeloma

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for multiple myeloma research in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR allocated £416,500 for research concerning multiple myeloma in F/Y 2023-24.

vitamin D deficiency disease

The total commitment for research concerning vitamin D deficiency disease from UKRI was £261,394 for 2 awards (Innovate UK).

NIHR has not allocated funds concerning Vitamin D deficiency disease research during F/Y 2023-24.

osteomalacia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for osteomalacia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning osteomalacia disease research during F/Y 2023-24

Fibromyalgia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for fibromyalgia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning fibromyalgia disease during F/Y 2023-24.

ankylosing spondylitis

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for ankylosing spondylitis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR allocated £199,500 for research concerning ankylosing spondylitis in F/Y 2023-24.

stills disease

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for stills disease research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning stills disease during F/Y 2023-24.

lyme disease

The total commitment for research concerning lyme disease from UKRI was £1,259,602 for 1 award (BBSRC).

NIHR has not funded any research concerning lyme disease during F/Y 2023-24

reactive arthritis

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for reactive arthritis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR has not funded any research concerning reactive arthritis during F/Y 2023-24.

Feryal Clark
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
9th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much Government funding there was into ankylosing spondylitis research in 2023-24; and which public bodies provided that funding.

DSIT funds medical research through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department of Health and Social Care funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

UKRI’s Medical Research Council (MRC) supports the best scientific research to improve human health, with work ranging from molecular level science to public health medicine. MRC plays a key role in funding underpinning research which may not be attributable to a specific disease but will benefit medical research more generally. As part of this, UKRI funds research on immunology which is relevant to all of these diseases and will not be categorised per disease.

Details of UKRI and NIHR funding on specific areas is provided in the table below:

UKRI funding committed in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR funding in FY 2023/24

rheumatoid arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis from UKRI was £7,640,156 for 10 awards (2 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 7 awards from MRC with a value of £6,260,577).

NIHR allocated £3,063,380 for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoarthritis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoarthritis from UKRI was £8,136,483 for 15 awards (6 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 2 awards from EPSRC; 1 award from ESRC; 3 awards from MRC with a value of £1,503,711; 2 awards from NC3Rs).

NIHR allocated £2,388,275 for research concerning osteoarthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

psoriatic arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning psoriatic arthritis from UKRI was £500,965 for 1 award (Innovate UK).

NIHR allocated £154,496 for research concerning psoriatic arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

systemic lupus erythematosus

The total commitment for research concerning systemic lupus erythematosus from UKRI was £3,673,302 for 3 awards (1 award from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 1 award from MRC with a value of £1,636,608)

The NIHR spent £155,574 on systemic lupus erythematosus research in F/Y 2023-24.

joint replacement

The total commitment for research concerning joint replacement from UKRI was £4,736,426 for 5 awards (3 awards from Innovate UK; 2 awards from EPSRC).

The NIHR spent £4,208,220 on joint replacement research in F/Y 2023-24.

crystal arthropathy

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for crystal arthropathy research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR spent £2,061,659 on crystal arthropathy research in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoporosis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoporosis from UKRI was £2,363,661 for 6 awards (4 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 1 award from ESRC).

NIHR allocated £379,475 for research concerning osteoporosis in F/Y.

compression fracture

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for compression fracture research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning compression fracture during F/Y 2023-24.

multiple myeloma

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for multiple myeloma research in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR allocated £416,500 for research concerning multiple myeloma in F/Y 2023-24.

vitamin D deficiency disease

The total commitment for research concerning vitamin D deficiency disease from UKRI was £261,394 for 2 awards (Innovate UK).

NIHR has not allocated funds concerning Vitamin D deficiency disease research during F/Y 2023-24.

osteomalacia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for osteomalacia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning osteomalacia disease research during F/Y 2023-24

Fibromyalgia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for fibromyalgia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning fibromyalgia disease during F/Y 2023-24.

ankylosing spondylitis

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for ankylosing spondylitis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR allocated £199,500 for research concerning ankylosing spondylitis in F/Y 2023-24.

stills disease

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for stills disease research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning stills disease during F/Y 2023-24.

lyme disease

The total commitment for research concerning lyme disease from UKRI was £1,259,602 for 1 award (BBSRC).

NIHR has not funded any research concerning lyme disease during F/Y 2023-24

reactive arthritis

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for reactive arthritis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR has not funded any research concerning reactive arthritis during F/Y 2023-24.

Feryal Clark
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
9th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much Government funding there was into stills disease research in 2023-24; and which public bodies provided that funding.

DSIT funds medical research through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department of Health and Social Care funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

UKRI’s Medical Research Council (MRC) supports the best scientific research to improve human health, with work ranging from molecular level science to public health medicine. MRC plays a key role in funding underpinning research which may not be attributable to a specific disease but will benefit medical research more generally. As part of this, UKRI funds research on immunology which is relevant to all of these diseases and will not be categorised per disease.

Details of UKRI and NIHR funding on specific areas is provided in the table below:

UKRI funding committed in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR funding in FY 2023/24

rheumatoid arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis from UKRI was £7,640,156 for 10 awards (2 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 7 awards from MRC with a value of £6,260,577).

NIHR allocated £3,063,380 for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoarthritis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoarthritis from UKRI was £8,136,483 for 15 awards (6 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 2 awards from EPSRC; 1 award from ESRC; 3 awards from MRC with a value of £1,503,711; 2 awards from NC3Rs).

NIHR allocated £2,388,275 for research concerning osteoarthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

psoriatic arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning psoriatic arthritis from UKRI was £500,965 for 1 award (Innovate UK).

NIHR allocated £154,496 for research concerning psoriatic arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

systemic lupus erythematosus

The total commitment for research concerning systemic lupus erythematosus from UKRI was £3,673,302 for 3 awards (1 award from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 1 award from MRC with a value of £1,636,608)

The NIHR spent £155,574 on systemic lupus erythematosus research in F/Y 2023-24.

joint replacement

The total commitment for research concerning joint replacement from UKRI was £4,736,426 for 5 awards (3 awards from Innovate UK; 2 awards from EPSRC).

The NIHR spent £4,208,220 on joint replacement research in F/Y 2023-24.

crystal arthropathy

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for crystal arthropathy research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR spent £2,061,659 on crystal arthropathy research in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoporosis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoporosis from UKRI was £2,363,661 for 6 awards (4 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 1 award from ESRC).

NIHR allocated £379,475 for research concerning osteoporosis in F/Y.

compression fracture

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for compression fracture research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning compression fracture during F/Y 2023-24.

multiple myeloma

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for multiple myeloma research in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR allocated £416,500 for research concerning multiple myeloma in F/Y 2023-24.

vitamin D deficiency disease

The total commitment for research concerning vitamin D deficiency disease from UKRI was £261,394 for 2 awards (Innovate UK).

NIHR has not allocated funds concerning Vitamin D deficiency disease research during F/Y 2023-24.

osteomalacia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for osteomalacia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning osteomalacia disease research during F/Y 2023-24

Fibromyalgia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for fibromyalgia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning fibromyalgia disease during F/Y 2023-24.

ankylosing spondylitis

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for ankylosing spondylitis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR allocated £199,500 for research concerning ankylosing spondylitis in F/Y 2023-24.

stills disease

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for stills disease research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning stills disease during F/Y 2023-24.

lyme disease

The total commitment for research concerning lyme disease from UKRI was £1,259,602 for 1 award (BBSRC).

NIHR has not funded any research concerning lyme disease during F/Y 2023-24

reactive arthritis

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for reactive arthritis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR has not funded any research concerning reactive arthritis during F/Y 2023-24.

Feryal Clark
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
9th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much Government funding there was into lyme disease research in 2023-24; and which public bodies provided that funding.

DSIT funds medical research through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department of Health and Social Care funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

UKRI’s Medical Research Council (MRC) supports the best scientific research to improve human health, with work ranging from molecular level science to public health medicine. MRC plays a key role in funding underpinning research which may not be attributable to a specific disease but will benefit medical research more generally. As part of this, UKRI funds research on immunology which is relevant to all of these diseases and will not be categorised per disease.

Details of UKRI and NIHR funding on specific areas is provided in the table below:

UKRI funding committed in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR funding in FY 2023/24

rheumatoid arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis from UKRI was £7,640,156 for 10 awards (2 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 7 awards from MRC with a value of £6,260,577).

NIHR allocated £3,063,380 for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoarthritis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoarthritis from UKRI was £8,136,483 for 15 awards (6 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 2 awards from EPSRC; 1 award from ESRC; 3 awards from MRC with a value of £1,503,711; 2 awards from NC3Rs).

NIHR allocated £2,388,275 for research concerning osteoarthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

psoriatic arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning psoriatic arthritis from UKRI was £500,965 for 1 award (Innovate UK).

NIHR allocated £154,496 for research concerning psoriatic arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

systemic lupus erythematosus

The total commitment for research concerning systemic lupus erythematosus from UKRI was £3,673,302 for 3 awards (1 award from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 1 award from MRC with a value of £1,636,608)

The NIHR spent £155,574 on systemic lupus erythematosus research in F/Y 2023-24.

joint replacement

The total commitment for research concerning joint replacement from UKRI was £4,736,426 for 5 awards (3 awards from Innovate UK; 2 awards from EPSRC).

The NIHR spent £4,208,220 on joint replacement research in F/Y 2023-24.

crystal arthropathy

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for crystal arthropathy research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR spent £2,061,659 on crystal arthropathy research in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoporosis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoporosis from UKRI was £2,363,661 for 6 awards (4 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 1 award from ESRC).

NIHR allocated £379,475 for research concerning osteoporosis in F/Y.

compression fracture

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for compression fracture research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning compression fracture during F/Y 2023-24.

multiple myeloma

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for multiple myeloma research in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR allocated £416,500 for research concerning multiple myeloma in F/Y 2023-24.

vitamin D deficiency disease

The total commitment for research concerning vitamin D deficiency disease from UKRI was £261,394 for 2 awards (Innovate UK).

NIHR has not allocated funds concerning Vitamin D deficiency disease research during F/Y 2023-24.

osteomalacia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for osteomalacia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning osteomalacia disease research during F/Y 2023-24

Fibromyalgia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for fibromyalgia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning fibromyalgia disease during F/Y 2023-24.

ankylosing spondylitis

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for ankylosing spondylitis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR allocated £199,500 for research concerning ankylosing spondylitis in F/Y 2023-24.

stills disease

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for stills disease research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning stills disease during F/Y 2023-24.

lyme disease

The total commitment for research concerning lyme disease from UKRI was £1,259,602 for 1 award (BBSRC).

NIHR has not funded any research concerning lyme disease during F/Y 2023-24

reactive arthritis

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for reactive arthritis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR has not funded any research concerning reactive arthritis during F/Y 2023-24.

Feryal Clark
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
9th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much Government funding there was into reactive arthritis research in 2023-24; and which public bodies provided that funding.

DSIT funds medical research through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department of Health and Social Care funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

UKRI’s Medical Research Council (MRC) supports the best scientific research to improve human health, with work ranging from molecular level science to public health medicine. MRC plays a key role in funding underpinning research which may not be attributable to a specific disease but will benefit medical research more generally. As part of this, UKRI funds research on immunology which is relevant to all of these diseases and will not be categorised per disease.

Details of UKRI and NIHR funding on specific areas is provided in the table below:

UKRI funding committed in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR funding in FY 2023/24

rheumatoid arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis from UKRI was £7,640,156 for 10 awards (2 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 7 awards from MRC with a value of £6,260,577).

NIHR allocated £3,063,380 for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoarthritis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoarthritis from UKRI was £8,136,483 for 15 awards (6 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 2 awards from EPSRC; 1 award from ESRC; 3 awards from MRC with a value of £1,503,711; 2 awards from NC3Rs).

NIHR allocated £2,388,275 for research concerning osteoarthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

psoriatic arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning psoriatic arthritis from UKRI was £500,965 for 1 award (Innovate UK).

NIHR allocated £154,496 for research concerning psoriatic arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

systemic lupus erythematosus

The total commitment for research concerning systemic lupus erythematosus from UKRI was £3,673,302 for 3 awards (1 award from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 1 award from MRC with a value of £1,636,608)

The NIHR spent £155,574 on systemic lupus erythematosus research in F/Y 2023-24.

joint replacement

The total commitment for research concerning joint replacement from UKRI was £4,736,426 for 5 awards (3 awards from Innovate UK; 2 awards from EPSRC).

The NIHR spent £4,208,220 on joint replacement research in F/Y 2023-24.

crystal arthropathy

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for crystal arthropathy research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR spent £2,061,659 on crystal arthropathy research in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoporosis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoporosis from UKRI was £2,363,661 for 6 awards (4 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 1 award from ESRC).

NIHR allocated £379,475 for research concerning osteoporosis in F/Y.

compression fracture

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for compression fracture research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning compression fracture during F/Y 2023-24.

multiple myeloma

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for multiple myeloma research in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR allocated £416,500 for research concerning multiple myeloma in F/Y 2023-24.

vitamin D deficiency disease

The total commitment for research concerning vitamin D deficiency disease from UKRI was £261,394 for 2 awards (Innovate UK).

NIHR has not allocated funds concerning Vitamin D deficiency disease research during F/Y 2023-24.

osteomalacia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for osteomalacia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning osteomalacia disease research during F/Y 2023-24

Fibromyalgia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for fibromyalgia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning fibromyalgia disease during F/Y 2023-24.

ankylosing spondylitis

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for ankylosing spondylitis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR allocated £199,500 for research concerning ankylosing spondylitis in F/Y 2023-24.

stills disease

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for stills disease research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning stills disease during F/Y 2023-24.

lyme disease

The total commitment for research concerning lyme disease from UKRI was £1,259,602 for 1 award (BBSRC).

NIHR has not funded any research concerning lyme disease during F/Y 2023-24

reactive arthritis

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for reactive arthritis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR has not funded any research concerning reactive arthritis during F/Y 2023-24.

Feryal Clark
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
9th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much Government investment into multiple myeloma there was in 2023-24; and which public bodies provided that investment.

DSIT funds medical research through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department of Health and Social Care funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

UKRI’s Medical Research Council (MRC) supports the best scientific research to improve human health, with work ranging from molecular level science to public health medicine. MRC plays a key role in funding underpinning research which may not be attributable to a specific disease but will benefit medical research more generally. As part of this, UKRI funds research on immunology which is relevant to all of these diseases and will not be categorised per disease.

Details of UKRI and NIHR funding on specific areas is provided in the table below:

UKRI funding committed in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR funding in FY 2023/24

rheumatoid arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis from UKRI was £7,640,156 for 10 awards (2 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 7 awards from MRC with a value of £6,260,577).

NIHR allocated £3,063,380 for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoarthritis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoarthritis from UKRI was £8,136,483 for 15 awards (6 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 2 awards from EPSRC; 1 award from ESRC; 3 awards from MRC with a value of £1,503,711; 2 awards from NC3Rs).

NIHR allocated £2,388,275 for research concerning osteoarthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

psoriatic arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning psoriatic arthritis from UKRI was £500,965 for 1 award (Innovate UK).

NIHR allocated £154,496 for research concerning psoriatic arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

systemic lupus erythematosus

The total commitment for research concerning systemic lupus erythematosus from UKRI was £3,673,302 for 3 awards (1 award from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 1 award from MRC with a value of £1,636,608)

The NIHR spent £155,574 on systemic lupus erythematosus research in F/Y 2023-24.

joint replacement

The total commitment for research concerning joint replacement from UKRI was £4,736,426 for 5 awards (3 awards from Innovate UK; 2 awards from EPSRC).

The NIHR spent £4,208,220 on joint replacement research in F/Y 2023-24.

crystal arthropathy

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for crystal arthropathy research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR spent £2,061,659 on crystal arthropathy research in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoporosis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoporosis from UKRI was £2,363,661 for 6 awards (4 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 1 award from ESRC).

NIHR allocated £379,475 for research concerning osteoporosis in F/Y.

compression fracture

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for compression fracture research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning compression fracture during F/Y 2023-24.

multiple myeloma

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for multiple myeloma research in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR allocated £416,500 for research concerning multiple myeloma in F/Y 2023-24.

vitamin D deficiency disease

The total commitment for research concerning vitamin D deficiency disease from UKRI was £261,394 for 2 awards (Innovate UK).

NIHR has not allocated funds concerning Vitamin D deficiency disease research during F/Y 2023-24.

osteomalacia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for osteomalacia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning osteomalacia disease research during F/Y 2023-24

Fibromyalgia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for fibromyalgia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning fibromyalgia disease during F/Y 2023-24.

ankylosing spondylitis

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for ankylosing spondylitis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR allocated £199,500 for research concerning ankylosing spondylitis in F/Y 2023-24.

stills disease

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for stills disease research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning stills disease during F/Y 2023-24.

lyme disease

The total commitment for research concerning lyme disease from UKRI was £1,259,602 for 1 award (BBSRC).

NIHR has not funded any research concerning lyme disease during F/Y 2023-24

reactive arthritis

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for reactive arthritis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR has not funded any research concerning reactive arthritis during F/Y 2023-24.

Feryal Clark
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
9th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much Government investment into compression fracture research there was in 2023-24; and which public bodies provided that investment.

DSIT funds medical research through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department of Health and Social Care funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

UKRI’s Medical Research Council (MRC) supports the best scientific research to improve human health, with work ranging from molecular level science to public health medicine. MRC plays a key role in funding underpinning research which may not be attributable to a specific disease but will benefit medical research more generally. As part of this, UKRI funds research on immunology which is relevant to all of these diseases and will not be categorised per disease.

Details of UKRI and NIHR funding on specific areas is provided in the table below:

UKRI funding committed in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR funding in FY 2023/24

rheumatoid arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis from UKRI was £7,640,156 for 10 awards (2 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 7 awards from MRC with a value of £6,260,577).

NIHR allocated £3,063,380 for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoarthritis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoarthritis from UKRI was £8,136,483 for 15 awards (6 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 2 awards from EPSRC; 1 award from ESRC; 3 awards from MRC with a value of £1,503,711; 2 awards from NC3Rs).

NIHR allocated £2,388,275 for research concerning osteoarthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

psoriatic arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning psoriatic arthritis from UKRI was £500,965 for 1 award (Innovate UK).

NIHR allocated £154,496 for research concerning psoriatic arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

systemic lupus erythematosus

The total commitment for research concerning systemic lupus erythematosus from UKRI was £3,673,302 for 3 awards (1 award from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 1 award from MRC with a value of £1,636,608)

The NIHR spent £155,574 on systemic lupus erythematosus research in F/Y 2023-24.

joint replacement

The total commitment for research concerning joint replacement from UKRI was £4,736,426 for 5 awards (3 awards from Innovate UK; 2 awards from EPSRC).

The NIHR spent £4,208,220 on joint replacement research in F/Y 2023-24.

crystal arthropathy

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for crystal arthropathy research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR spent £2,061,659 on crystal arthropathy research in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoporosis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoporosis from UKRI was £2,363,661 for 6 awards (4 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 1 award from ESRC).

NIHR allocated £379,475 for research concerning osteoporosis in F/Y.

compression fracture

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for compression fracture research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning compression fracture during F/Y 2023-24.

multiple myeloma

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for multiple myeloma research in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR allocated £416,500 for research concerning multiple myeloma in F/Y 2023-24.

vitamin D deficiency disease

The total commitment for research concerning vitamin D deficiency disease from UKRI was £261,394 for 2 awards (Innovate UK).

NIHR has not allocated funds concerning Vitamin D deficiency disease research during F/Y 2023-24.

osteomalacia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for osteomalacia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning osteomalacia disease research during F/Y 2023-24

Fibromyalgia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for fibromyalgia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning fibromyalgia disease during F/Y 2023-24.

ankylosing spondylitis

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for ankylosing spondylitis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR allocated £199,500 for research concerning ankylosing spondylitis in F/Y 2023-24.

stills disease

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for stills disease research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning stills disease during F/Y 2023-24.

lyme disease

The total commitment for research concerning lyme disease from UKRI was £1,259,602 for 1 award (BBSRC).

NIHR has not funded any research concerning lyme disease during F/Y 2023-24

reactive arthritis

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for reactive arthritis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR has not funded any research concerning reactive arthritis during F/Y 2023-24.

Feryal Clark
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
9th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much Government funding there was into osteoporosis research in 2023-24; and which public bodies provided that funding.

DSIT funds medical research through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department of Health and Social Care funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

UKRI’s Medical Research Council (MRC) supports the best scientific research to improve human health, with work ranging from molecular level science to public health medicine. MRC plays a key role in funding underpinning research which may not be attributable to a specific disease but will benefit medical research more generally. As part of this, UKRI funds research on immunology which is relevant to all of these diseases and will not be categorised per disease.

Details of UKRI and NIHR funding on specific areas is provided in the table below:

UKRI funding committed in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR funding in FY 2023/24

rheumatoid arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis from UKRI was £7,640,156 for 10 awards (2 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 7 awards from MRC with a value of £6,260,577).

NIHR allocated £3,063,380 for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoarthritis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoarthritis from UKRI was £8,136,483 for 15 awards (6 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 2 awards from EPSRC; 1 award from ESRC; 3 awards from MRC with a value of £1,503,711; 2 awards from NC3Rs).

NIHR allocated £2,388,275 for research concerning osteoarthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

psoriatic arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning psoriatic arthritis from UKRI was £500,965 for 1 award (Innovate UK).

NIHR allocated £154,496 for research concerning psoriatic arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

systemic lupus erythematosus

The total commitment for research concerning systemic lupus erythematosus from UKRI was £3,673,302 for 3 awards (1 award from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 1 award from MRC with a value of £1,636,608)

The NIHR spent £155,574 on systemic lupus erythematosus research in F/Y 2023-24.

joint replacement

The total commitment for research concerning joint replacement from UKRI was £4,736,426 for 5 awards (3 awards from Innovate UK; 2 awards from EPSRC).

The NIHR spent £4,208,220 on joint replacement research in F/Y 2023-24.

crystal arthropathy

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for crystal arthropathy research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR spent £2,061,659 on crystal arthropathy research in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoporosis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoporosis from UKRI was £2,363,661 for 6 awards (4 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 1 award from ESRC).

NIHR allocated £379,475 for research concerning osteoporosis in F/Y.

compression fracture

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for compression fracture research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning compression fracture during F/Y 2023-24.

multiple myeloma

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for multiple myeloma research in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR allocated £416,500 for research concerning multiple myeloma in F/Y 2023-24.

vitamin D deficiency disease

The total commitment for research concerning vitamin D deficiency disease from UKRI was £261,394 for 2 awards (Innovate UK).

NIHR has not allocated funds concerning Vitamin D deficiency disease research during F/Y 2023-24.

osteomalacia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for osteomalacia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning osteomalacia disease research during F/Y 2023-24

Fibromyalgia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for fibromyalgia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning fibromyalgia disease during F/Y 2023-24.

ankylosing spondylitis

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for ankylosing spondylitis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR allocated £199,500 for research concerning ankylosing spondylitis in F/Y 2023-24.

stills disease

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for stills disease research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning stills disease during F/Y 2023-24.

lyme disease

The total commitment for research concerning lyme disease from UKRI was £1,259,602 for 1 award (BBSRC).

NIHR has not funded any research concerning lyme disease during F/Y 2023-24

reactive arthritis

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for reactive arthritis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR has not funded any research concerning reactive arthritis during F/Y 2023-24.

Feryal Clark
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
9th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much Government funding there was into crystal arthropathy research in 2023-24; and which public bodies provided that funding.

DSIT funds medical research through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department of Health and Social Care funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

UKRI’s Medical Research Council (MRC) supports the best scientific research to improve human health, with work ranging from molecular level science to public health medicine. MRC plays a key role in funding underpinning research which may not be attributable to a specific disease but will benefit medical research more generally. As part of this, UKRI funds research on immunology which is relevant to all of these diseases and will not be categorised per disease.

Details of UKRI and NIHR funding on specific areas is provided in the table below:

UKRI funding committed in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR funding in FY 2023/24

rheumatoid arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis from UKRI was £7,640,156 for 10 awards (2 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 7 awards from MRC with a value of £6,260,577).

NIHR allocated £3,063,380 for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoarthritis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoarthritis from UKRI was £8,136,483 for 15 awards (6 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 2 awards from EPSRC; 1 award from ESRC; 3 awards from MRC with a value of £1,503,711; 2 awards from NC3Rs).

NIHR allocated £2,388,275 for research concerning osteoarthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

psoriatic arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning psoriatic arthritis from UKRI was £500,965 for 1 award (Innovate UK).

NIHR allocated £154,496 for research concerning psoriatic arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

systemic lupus erythematosus

The total commitment for research concerning systemic lupus erythematosus from UKRI was £3,673,302 for 3 awards (1 award from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 1 award from MRC with a value of £1,636,608)

The NIHR spent £155,574 on systemic lupus erythematosus research in F/Y 2023-24.

joint replacement

The total commitment for research concerning joint replacement from UKRI was £4,736,426 for 5 awards (3 awards from Innovate UK; 2 awards from EPSRC).

The NIHR spent £4,208,220 on joint replacement research in F/Y 2023-24.

crystal arthropathy

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for crystal arthropathy research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR spent £2,061,659 on crystal arthropathy research in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoporosis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoporosis from UKRI was £2,363,661 for 6 awards (4 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 1 award from ESRC).

NIHR allocated £379,475 for research concerning osteoporosis in F/Y.

compression fracture

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for compression fracture research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning compression fracture during F/Y 2023-24.

multiple myeloma

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for multiple myeloma research in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR allocated £416,500 for research concerning multiple myeloma in F/Y 2023-24.

vitamin D deficiency disease

The total commitment for research concerning vitamin D deficiency disease from UKRI was £261,394 for 2 awards (Innovate UK).

NIHR has not allocated funds concerning Vitamin D deficiency disease research during F/Y 2023-24.

osteomalacia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for osteomalacia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning osteomalacia disease research during F/Y 2023-24

Fibromyalgia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for fibromyalgia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning fibromyalgia disease during F/Y 2023-24.

ankylosing spondylitis

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for ankylosing spondylitis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR allocated £199,500 for research concerning ankylosing spondylitis in F/Y 2023-24.

stills disease

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for stills disease research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning stills disease during F/Y 2023-24.

lyme disease

The total commitment for research concerning lyme disease from UKRI was £1,259,602 for 1 award (BBSRC).

NIHR has not funded any research concerning lyme disease during F/Y 2023-24

reactive arthritis

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for reactive arthritis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR has not funded any research concerning reactive arthritis during F/Y 2023-24.

Feryal Clark
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
9th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much Government funding there was into joint replacement research in 2023-24; and which public bodies provided that funding.

DSIT funds medical research through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department of Health and Social Care funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

UKRI’s Medical Research Council (MRC) supports the best scientific research to improve human health, with work ranging from molecular level science to public health medicine. MRC plays a key role in funding underpinning research which may not be attributable to a specific disease but will benefit medical research more generally. As part of this, UKRI funds research on immunology which is relevant to all of these diseases and will not be categorised per disease.

Details of UKRI and NIHR funding on specific areas is provided in the table below:

UKRI funding committed in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR funding in FY 2023/24

rheumatoid arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis from UKRI was £7,640,156 for 10 awards (2 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 7 awards from MRC with a value of £6,260,577).

NIHR allocated £3,063,380 for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoarthritis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoarthritis from UKRI was £8,136,483 for 15 awards (6 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 2 awards from EPSRC; 1 award from ESRC; 3 awards from MRC with a value of £1,503,711; 2 awards from NC3Rs).

NIHR allocated £2,388,275 for research concerning osteoarthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

psoriatic arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning psoriatic arthritis from UKRI was £500,965 for 1 award (Innovate UK).

NIHR allocated £154,496 for research concerning psoriatic arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

systemic lupus erythematosus

The total commitment for research concerning systemic lupus erythematosus from UKRI was £3,673,302 for 3 awards (1 award from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 1 award from MRC with a value of £1,636,608)

The NIHR spent £155,574 on systemic lupus erythematosus research in F/Y 2023-24.

joint replacement

The total commitment for research concerning joint replacement from UKRI was £4,736,426 for 5 awards (3 awards from Innovate UK; 2 awards from EPSRC).

The NIHR spent £4,208,220 on joint replacement research in F/Y 2023-24.

crystal arthropathy

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for crystal arthropathy research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR spent £2,061,659 on crystal arthropathy research in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoporosis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoporosis from UKRI was £2,363,661 for 6 awards (4 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 1 award from ESRC).

NIHR allocated £379,475 for research concerning osteoporosis in F/Y.

compression fracture

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for compression fracture research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning compression fracture during F/Y 2023-24.

multiple myeloma

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for multiple myeloma research in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR allocated £416,500 for research concerning multiple myeloma in F/Y 2023-24.

vitamin D deficiency disease

The total commitment for research concerning vitamin D deficiency disease from UKRI was £261,394 for 2 awards (Innovate UK).

NIHR has not allocated funds concerning Vitamin D deficiency disease research during F/Y 2023-24.

osteomalacia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for osteomalacia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning osteomalacia disease research during F/Y 2023-24

Fibromyalgia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for fibromyalgia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning fibromyalgia disease during F/Y 2023-24.

ankylosing spondylitis

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for ankylosing spondylitis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR allocated £199,500 for research concerning ankylosing spondylitis in F/Y 2023-24.

stills disease

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for stills disease research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning stills disease during F/Y 2023-24.

lyme disease

The total commitment for research concerning lyme disease from UKRI was £1,259,602 for 1 award (BBSRC).

NIHR has not funded any research concerning lyme disease during F/Y 2023-24

reactive arthritis

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for reactive arthritis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR has not funded any research concerning reactive arthritis during F/Y 2023-24.

Feryal Clark
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
9th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much Government funding there was into systemic lupus erythematosus research in 2023-24; and which public bodies provided that funding.

DSIT funds medical research through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department of Health and Social Care funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

UKRI’s Medical Research Council (MRC) supports the best scientific research to improve human health, with work ranging from molecular level science to public health medicine. MRC plays a key role in funding underpinning research which may not be attributable to a specific disease but will benefit medical research more generally. As part of this, UKRI funds research on immunology which is relevant to all of these diseases and will not be categorised per disease.

Details of UKRI and NIHR funding on specific areas is provided in the table below:

UKRI funding committed in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR funding in FY 2023/24

rheumatoid arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis from UKRI was £7,640,156 for 10 awards (2 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 7 awards from MRC with a value of £6,260,577).

NIHR allocated £3,063,380 for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoarthritis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoarthritis from UKRI was £8,136,483 for 15 awards (6 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 2 awards from EPSRC; 1 award from ESRC; 3 awards from MRC with a value of £1,503,711; 2 awards from NC3Rs).

NIHR allocated £2,388,275 for research concerning osteoarthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

psoriatic arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning psoriatic arthritis from UKRI was £500,965 for 1 award (Innovate UK).

NIHR allocated £154,496 for research concerning psoriatic arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

systemic lupus erythematosus

The total commitment for research concerning systemic lupus erythematosus from UKRI was £3,673,302 for 3 awards (1 award from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 1 award from MRC with a value of £1,636,608)

The NIHR spent £155,574 on systemic lupus erythematosus research in F/Y 2023-24.

joint replacement

The total commitment for research concerning joint replacement from UKRI was £4,736,426 for 5 awards (3 awards from Innovate UK; 2 awards from EPSRC).

The NIHR spent £4,208,220 on joint replacement research in F/Y 2023-24.

crystal arthropathy

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for crystal arthropathy research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR spent £2,061,659 on crystal arthropathy research in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoporosis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoporosis from UKRI was £2,363,661 for 6 awards (4 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 1 award from ESRC).

NIHR allocated £379,475 for research concerning osteoporosis in F/Y.

compression fracture

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for compression fracture research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning compression fracture during F/Y 2023-24.

multiple myeloma

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for multiple myeloma research in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR allocated £416,500 for research concerning multiple myeloma in F/Y 2023-24.

vitamin D deficiency disease

The total commitment for research concerning vitamin D deficiency disease from UKRI was £261,394 for 2 awards (Innovate UK).

NIHR has not allocated funds concerning Vitamin D deficiency disease research during F/Y 2023-24.

osteomalacia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for osteomalacia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning osteomalacia disease research during F/Y 2023-24

Fibromyalgia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for fibromyalgia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning fibromyalgia disease during F/Y 2023-24.

ankylosing spondylitis

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for ankylosing spondylitis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR allocated £199,500 for research concerning ankylosing spondylitis in F/Y 2023-24.

stills disease

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for stills disease research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning stills disease during F/Y 2023-24.

lyme disease

The total commitment for research concerning lyme disease from UKRI was £1,259,602 for 1 award (BBSRC).

NIHR has not funded any research concerning lyme disease during F/Y 2023-24

reactive arthritis

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for reactive arthritis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR has not funded any research concerning reactive arthritis during F/Y 2023-24.

Feryal Clark
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
9th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much Government funding there was into psoriatic arthritis research in 2023-24; and which public bodies provided that funding.

DSIT funds medical research through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department of Health and Social Care funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

UKRI’s Medical Research Council (MRC) supports the best scientific research to improve human health, with work ranging from molecular level science to public health medicine. MRC plays a key role in funding underpinning research which may not be attributable to a specific disease but will benefit medical research more generally. As part of this, UKRI funds research on immunology which is relevant to all of these diseases and will not be categorised per disease.

Details of UKRI and NIHR funding on specific areas is provided in the table below:

UKRI funding committed in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR funding in FY 2023/24

rheumatoid arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis from UKRI was £7,640,156 for 10 awards (2 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 7 awards from MRC with a value of £6,260,577).

NIHR allocated £3,063,380 for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoarthritis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoarthritis from UKRI was £8,136,483 for 15 awards (6 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 2 awards from EPSRC; 1 award from ESRC; 3 awards from MRC with a value of £1,503,711; 2 awards from NC3Rs).

NIHR allocated £2,388,275 for research concerning osteoarthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

psoriatic arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning psoriatic arthritis from UKRI was £500,965 for 1 award (Innovate UK).

NIHR allocated £154,496 for research concerning psoriatic arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

systemic lupus erythematosus

The total commitment for research concerning systemic lupus erythematosus from UKRI was £3,673,302 for 3 awards (1 award from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 1 award from MRC with a value of £1,636,608)

The NIHR spent £155,574 on systemic lupus erythematosus research in F/Y 2023-24.

joint replacement

The total commitment for research concerning joint replacement from UKRI was £4,736,426 for 5 awards (3 awards from Innovate UK; 2 awards from EPSRC).

The NIHR spent £4,208,220 on joint replacement research in F/Y 2023-24.

crystal arthropathy

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for crystal arthropathy research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR spent £2,061,659 on crystal arthropathy research in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoporosis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoporosis from UKRI was £2,363,661 for 6 awards (4 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 1 award from ESRC).

NIHR allocated £379,475 for research concerning osteoporosis in F/Y.

compression fracture

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for compression fracture research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning compression fracture during F/Y 2023-24.

multiple myeloma

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for multiple myeloma research in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR allocated £416,500 for research concerning multiple myeloma in F/Y 2023-24.

vitamin D deficiency disease

The total commitment for research concerning vitamin D deficiency disease from UKRI was £261,394 for 2 awards (Innovate UK).

NIHR has not allocated funds concerning Vitamin D deficiency disease research during F/Y 2023-24.

osteomalacia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for osteomalacia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning osteomalacia disease research during F/Y 2023-24

Fibromyalgia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for fibromyalgia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning fibromyalgia disease during F/Y 2023-24.

ankylosing spondylitis

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for ankylosing spondylitis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR allocated £199,500 for research concerning ankylosing spondylitis in F/Y 2023-24.

stills disease

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for stills disease research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning stills disease during F/Y 2023-24.

lyme disease

The total commitment for research concerning lyme disease from UKRI was £1,259,602 for 1 award (BBSRC).

NIHR has not funded any research concerning lyme disease during F/Y 2023-24

reactive arthritis

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for reactive arthritis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR has not funded any research concerning reactive arthritis during F/Y 2023-24.

Feryal Clark
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
9th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much Government funding there was into osteoarthritis arthritis research in 2023-24; and which public bodies provided that funding.

DSIT funds medical research through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department of Health and Social Care funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

UKRI’s Medical Research Council (MRC) supports the best scientific research to improve human health, with work ranging from molecular level science to public health medicine. MRC plays a key role in funding underpinning research which may not be attributable to a specific disease but will benefit medical research more generally. As part of this, UKRI funds research on immunology which is relevant to all of these diseases and will not be categorised per disease.

Details of UKRI and NIHR funding on specific areas is provided in the table below:

UKRI funding committed in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR funding in FY 2023/24

rheumatoid arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis from UKRI was £7,640,156 for 10 awards (2 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 7 awards from MRC with a value of £6,260,577).

NIHR allocated £3,063,380 for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoarthritis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoarthritis from UKRI was £8,136,483 for 15 awards (6 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 2 awards from EPSRC; 1 award from ESRC; 3 awards from MRC with a value of £1,503,711; 2 awards from NC3Rs).

NIHR allocated £2,388,275 for research concerning osteoarthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

psoriatic arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning psoriatic arthritis from UKRI was £500,965 for 1 award (Innovate UK).

NIHR allocated £154,496 for research concerning psoriatic arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

systemic lupus erythematosus

The total commitment for research concerning systemic lupus erythematosus from UKRI was £3,673,302 for 3 awards (1 award from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 1 award from MRC with a value of £1,636,608)

The NIHR spent £155,574 on systemic lupus erythematosus research in F/Y 2023-24.

joint replacement

The total commitment for research concerning joint replacement from UKRI was £4,736,426 for 5 awards (3 awards from Innovate UK; 2 awards from EPSRC).

The NIHR spent £4,208,220 on joint replacement research in F/Y 2023-24.

crystal arthropathy

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for crystal arthropathy research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR spent £2,061,659 on crystal arthropathy research in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoporosis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoporosis from UKRI was £2,363,661 for 6 awards (4 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 1 award from ESRC).

NIHR allocated £379,475 for research concerning osteoporosis in F/Y.

compression fracture

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for compression fracture research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning compression fracture during F/Y 2023-24.

multiple myeloma

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for multiple myeloma research in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR allocated £416,500 for research concerning multiple myeloma in F/Y 2023-24.

vitamin D deficiency disease

The total commitment for research concerning vitamin D deficiency disease from UKRI was £261,394 for 2 awards (Innovate UK).

NIHR has not allocated funds concerning Vitamin D deficiency disease research during F/Y 2023-24.

osteomalacia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for osteomalacia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning osteomalacia disease research during F/Y 2023-24

Fibromyalgia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for fibromyalgia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning fibromyalgia disease during F/Y 2023-24.

ankylosing spondylitis

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for ankylosing spondylitis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR allocated £199,500 for research concerning ankylosing spondylitis in F/Y 2023-24.

stills disease

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for stills disease research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning stills disease during F/Y 2023-24.

lyme disease

The total commitment for research concerning lyme disease from UKRI was £1,259,602 for 1 award (BBSRC).

NIHR has not funded any research concerning lyme disease during F/Y 2023-24

reactive arthritis

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for reactive arthritis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR has not funded any research concerning reactive arthritis during F/Y 2023-24.

Feryal Clark
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
9th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much Government funding there was into rheumatoid arthritis research in 2023-24; and which public bodies provided that funding.

DSIT funds medical research through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department of Health and Social Care funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

UKRI’s Medical Research Council (MRC) supports the best scientific research to improve human health, with work ranging from molecular level science to public health medicine. MRC plays a key role in funding underpinning research which may not be attributable to a specific disease but will benefit medical research more generally. As part of this, UKRI funds research on immunology which is relevant to all of these diseases and will not be categorised per disease.

Details of UKRI and NIHR funding on specific areas is provided in the table below:

UKRI funding committed in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR funding in FY 2023/24

rheumatoid arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis from UKRI was £7,640,156 for 10 awards (2 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 7 awards from MRC with a value of £6,260,577).

NIHR allocated £3,063,380 for research concerning rheumatoid arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoarthritis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoarthritis from UKRI was £8,136,483 for 15 awards (6 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 2 awards from EPSRC; 1 award from ESRC; 3 awards from MRC with a value of £1,503,711; 2 awards from NC3Rs).

NIHR allocated £2,388,275 for research concerning osteoarthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

psoriatic arthritis

The total commitment for research concerning psoriatic arthritis from UKRI was £500,965 for 1 award (Innovate UK).

NIHR allocated £154,496 for research concerning psoriatic arthritis in F/Y 2023-24.

systemic lupus erythematosus

The total commitment for research concerning systemic lupus erythematosus from UKRI was £3,673,302 for 3 awards (1 award from Innovate UK; 1 award from EPSRC; 1 award from MRC with a value of £1,636,608)

The NIHR spent £155,574 on systemic lupus erythematosus research in F/Y 2023-24.

joint replacement

The total commitment for research concerning joint replacement from UKRI was £4,736,426 for 5 awards (3 awards from Innovate UK; 2 awards from EPSRC).

The NIHR spent £4,208,220 on joint replacement research in F/Y 2023-24.

crystal arthropathy

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for crystal arthropathy research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR spent £2,061,659 on crystal arthropathy research in F/Y 2023-24.

osteoporosis

The total commitment from for research concerning osteoporosis from UKRI was £2,363,661 for 6 awards (4 awards from Innovate UK; 1 award from BBSRC; 1 award from ESRC).

NIHR allocated £379,475 for research concerning osteoporosis in F/Y.

compression fracture

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for compression fracture research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning compression fracture during F/Y 2023-24.

multiple myeloma

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for multiple myeloma research in 2023 and 2024 to date

NIHR allocated £416,500 for research concerning multiple myeloma in F/Y 2023-24.

vitamin D deficiency disease

The total commitment for research concerning vitamin D deficiency disease from UKRI was £261,394 for 2 awards (Innovate UK).

NIHR has not allocated funds concerning Vitamin D deficiency disease research during F/Y 2023-24.

osteomalacia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for osteomalacia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning osteomalacia disease research during F/Y 2023-24

Fibromyalgia

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for fibromyalgia research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not allocated any funds concerning fibromyalgia disease during F/Y 2023-24.

ankylosing spondylitis

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for ankylosing spondylitis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR allocated £199,500 for research concerning ankylosing spondylitis in F/Y 2023-24.

stills disease

UKRI did not commit any research specifically for stills disease research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

NIHR has not funded any research concerning stills disease during F/Y 2023-24.

lyme disease

The total commitment for research concerning lyme disease from UKRI was £1,259,602 for 1 award (BBSRC).

NIHR has not funded any research concerning lyme disease during F/Y 2023-24

reactive arthritis

UKRI did not commit any funding specifically for reactive arthritis research in 2023 and 2024 to date.

The NIHR has not funded any research concerning reactive arthritis during F/Y 2023-24.

Feryal Clark
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
10th Jan 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the consultation on Proposed changes to the water company drought plan guideline, published on 16 December 2024.

The Environment Agency launched the consultation ‘Proposed changes to the water company drought plan guideline’ on GOV.UK on 16 December 2024, with more information available at the following link:

Proposed changes to the water company drought plan guideline - GOV.UK

As per the Government’s Publishing Accessible Documents guidance, the consultation document is published in HTML format to make it easier to read and to find. The digital survey for users to respond to the consultation is also hosted on an accessible platform. The draft regulations which accompany the consultation are lengthy and technical in nature, and so these are published as a PDF to preserve formatting and technical content. Users of assistive technology (such as screen readers) can request a copy of the draft regulations in an accessible format by emailing enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk..

Users who have queries on the consultation or require an alternative format can also contact enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk.

Emma Hardy
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
3rd Jan 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the consultation entitled Open access restriction at Walney airfield (trail), published on 11 December 2024.
3rd Jan 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the consultation entitled Open access restriction at Christy Pool to North Point: how to comment, published on 11 December 2024.
3rd Jan 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the consultation entitled Open access restriction at South Walney: how to comment, published on 11 December 2024.
3rd Jan 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the consultation entitled Open access restriction at Biggar (margin - winter): how to comment, published on 11 December 2024.
3rd Jan 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the consultation entitled Open access restriction at Walney airfield: how to comment, published on 11 December 2024.
3rd Jan 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the consultation entitled Environmental permitting: standard rules consultation number 29, published on 9 December 2024.

The Environment Agency (EA) uses existing Government websites to publish permit consultations, posting a notification on GOV.UK that points to a consultation on the EA’s Citizen Space website. The EA ensures its consultation information meets the accessibility requirements for these websites. The accessibility statement for the website is available here. This sets out what steps have been taken to make the website as accessible as possible, including for people who rely on assistive technology. The accessibility statement for GOV.UK is found here .

Emma Hardy
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
3rd Jan 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the consultation entitled Open access restriction at Hare Hill (trail): how to comment, published on 11 December 2024.
3rd Jan 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the consultation entitled Open access restriction at North End Marsh: how to comment, published on 11 December 2024.
3rd Jan 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the consultation entitled Open access restriction at Biggar (trail- summer), published on 11 December 2024.
3rd Jan 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the consultation entitled Open access restriction at North Scale (trail), published on 11 December 2024.
3rd Jan 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the consultation entitled Open access restriction at Biggar (margin- summer): how to comment, published on 11 December 2024.
3rd Jan 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the consultation entitled Open access restriction at Biggar (trail - winter): how to comment, published on 11 December 2024.
3rd Jan 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the consultation entitled Open access restriction at South Walney nature reserve: how to comment, published on 11 December 2024.
3rd Jan 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the consultation entitled Open access restriction at North Scale (margin): how to comment, published on 11 December 2024.
3rd Jan 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the consultation entitled Open access restriction at Rape Haw to Creephaw Marsh: how to comment, published on 11 December 2024.
28th Nov 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the consultation on Draft information and guidance on storm overflows, published on 21 November 2024.

On the 21 of November, Defra launched a two-month consultation on updated technical guidance on storm overflows in England.

Defra are looking for feedback from water companies, trade bodies, environmental non-government organisations and other key stakeholders including industry groups, research institutes, and engineering and environmental management organisations.

As this is technical guidance on the management of storm overflows in England, we have targeted the consultation at water and sewerage companies, trade bodies and around 30 environmental non-governmental organisations.

More information can be found on the GOV.UK page for the consultation.

Emma Hardy
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
28th Nov 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the consultation entitled Open access restriction at Woodnook Valley (3), published on 20 November 2024.

Natural England (NE) is a relevant authority under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 for statutory restrictions and exclusions on access land. NE has a duty to publish a notice when it reviews these restrictions. NE uses existing Government websites for this purpose, posting a notification on GOV.UK that points to a Consultation Summary Report on Defra’s Citizen Space website. NE ensures its consultation information meets the accessibility requirements for these websites. The accessibility statement for the website is available here. This sets out what steps have been taken to make the website as accessible as possible. The accessibility statement for gov.uk is found here Accessibility statement for www.gov.uk - GOV.UK

These are the pages for the consultations on Woodnook Valley and the Sandy Gulls and others restrictions:

Open access restriction at Woodnook Valley (3): how to comment - GOV.UK

Open access restriction at Woodnook Valley (case number 2005090101) - Defra - Citizen Space

Open access restriction at Sandy Gulls and others: how to comment - GOV.UK

Open access restriction at Sandy Gulls Trimingham House Beeston Regis and Laburnum camp and caravan parks (case numbers 2014117438 & 2014117440) - Defra - Citizen Space.

Mary Creagh
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
28th Nov 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the consultation on Open access restriction at Sandy Gulls and others: how to comment, published on 22 November 2024.

Natural England (NE) is a relevant authority under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 for statutory restrictions and exclusions on access land. NE has a duty to publish a notice when it reviews these restrictions. NE uses existing Government websites for this purpose, posting a notification on GOV.UK that points to a Consultation Summary Report on Defra’s Citizen Space website. NE ensures its consultation information meets the accessibility requirements for these websites. The accessibility statement for the website is available here. This sets out what steps have been taken to make the website as accessible as possible. The accessibility statement for gov.uk is found here Accessibility statement for www.gov.uk - GOV.UK

These are the pages for the consultations on Woodnook Valley and the Sandy Gulls and others restrictions:

Open access restriction at Woodnook Valley (3): how to comment - GOV.UK

Open access restriction at Woodnook Valley (case number 2005090101) - Defra - Citizen Space

Open access restriction at Sandy Gulls and others: how to comment - GOV.UK

Open access restriction at Sandy Gulls Trimingham House Beeston Regis and Laburnum camp and caravan parks (case numbers 2014117438 & 2014117440) - Defra - Citizen Space.

Mary Creagh
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
28th Nov 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the consultation entitled ICES area 7d and Lyme Bay king scallop dredge fishery closure 2025, published on 18 November 2024.

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) works closely with the fishing industry and other stakeholders and understands the need for information to be put to them in a manner that allows them to contribute meaningfully to Government consultations. Management of the king scallop fishery in the English Channel is an annual consultation and MMO listens and responds to how the consultation was received and amends its processes for the consultation the following year.

To ensure that there is a balance between simple and technical language to meet the needs of the reader, The document has been developed with the essential information in straightforward language at the start of the document and the more technical information following for those that want the detail.

MMO will provide the consultation material in different formats on request, and it has been provided in person and in video format previously. We have included the invitation to utilise alternative formats in supporting communication material. The annual consultation is accompanied by a communications plan that sees officials engaging face to face with representative industry groups and individual fishers in relevant fishing ports.

Daniel Zeichner
Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)