Correspondence: Science and technology for economic benefit across the UK

In this letter to the Prime Minister, CST outlines 7 proposals that the government and others can carry out to deliver economic benefits across the UK. The proposals seek to build on the UK’s science and technology strengths.

The proposals include:

• encouraging local economies to identify the range of science and technology related assets they already have
• maximising their existing assets
• creating the right conditions for further investment
• encouraging greater innovation in businesses across the UK’s sectors and regions