Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what further steps he is taking to promote the UK as a global life sciences superpower.

The Department’s forthcoming Medtech Strategy will set out further actions to promote competition, transparency and innovation and the United Kingdom’s life sciences sector.

It will align with the Life Science Vision, which prioritised building capability in research and development, supporting the role of the National Health Service in innovation and creating a business environment which encourages investment in life sciences.

In addition, the Department and the Medicines and Health products Regulatory Agency will implement regulatory reforms to enable the early adoption of innovative medical devices and treatments and enhance the attractiveness of the UK as a place to do business.