Areas Quote by Vince Cable
“Now the main areas of higher education that still enjoy considerable financial support from government are subjects like engineering and science and the research ringfence which is the basic minimum to protect Britain's scientific competitiveness.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: House of Commons, 2015
Government funding prioritizes engineering, science, and research to maintain Britain’s scientific competitiveness.
In simple terms: Funding focuses on science and engineering.
Support STEM education and research.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- university planning
- industry R&D
- public policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance funding across disciplines?
- What are the long‑term impacts?
Other fields may be underfunded.