Royal Society President responds to Spring Statement

Responding to the Spring Statement, Sir Adrian Smith, President of the Royal Society, said:

"The Chancellor’s Spring Statement recognises the important role of R&D not just for growth and productivity but also health, energy resilience, national security and public service reform.

“The research and development budget in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology looks to be set for a real increase in the coming year. Investment in science is long-term thinking, which must be carried forward into the Spending Review. By spending on science and research today, we can unlock new knowledge, medical breakthroughs and technologies that transform lives across the country in the years ahead.”