Policy paper

UK Measurement Strategy 2022

This strategy describes how the UK will capitalise on its world-leading National Measurement System.

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

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UK Measurement Strategy 2022

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The National Measurement System (NMS) is an essential part of the UK’s research and innovation infrastructure that is critical for science, innovation and trade.

This strategy describes how the UK will capitalise on its world-leading National Measurement System from during the 2020s and beyond.

The National Measurement System will focus on three challenges where enhanced measurement capability and expertise will support the UK:

  • the health and wellbeing of a growing population
  • managing and reducing our environmental impact
  • increasing prosperity and supporting innovation

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Published 12 December 2022

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