3.14 Government spend on R&D

The Government is a lead investor in basic scientific research and has a key role in creating the UK�s science capability. 

How does the UK perform?

UK government spending on R&D per worker fell in real terms between 1991 and 1999.  This trend was apparent in the majority of G7 countries.  The UK�s performance remains behind our major international competitors (Chart 3.14).