Sir, Yesterday MPs, peers and leaders of the medical research community met to discuss the benefits of science to society and our country’s health, and to our economy. Science has been put centre-stage in the Government’s plan to build a sustainable economic recovery. We must now build on this conviction and not lose the momentum in the forthcoming spending round.
The UK is blessed with a vibrant research eco-system, made possible by public, private and charitable funders that make a unique contribution to the science base. Long-term commitment from the Government is needed to maintain confidence and to leverage further investment from charities and industry. The Francis Crick Institute, a biomedical research centre funded by the public and charities in partnership, is a prime example