Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she plans to take with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade to help ensure that innovation and technology are aligned with business needs.

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology will focus on positioning the UK at the forefront of great scientific discoveries and technological advancement. This Department and the Department for Business and Trade will work closely delivering the Government’s priorities, supporting economic growth and innovation, promoting businesses globally and attracting high-value investment.