Science and technology
Science and technology news from UK Parliament.
Role of batteries and fuel cells in achieving Net Zero - inquiry launch
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee is conducting an inquiry into the role of battery and fuel cell technologies in achieving the UK’s ambition to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
03 March 2021
Role of hydrogen in achieving Net Zero examined
The Science and Technology Committee focus on the technical feasibility of hydrogen
25 February 2021
Academics questioned on the progress of the UK’s covid-19 vaccination programme
The Science and Technology Committee examines UK Science, Research and Technology Capability and Influence in Global Disease Outbreaks
22 February 2021
Government urged to deliver on its commitments for Queen’s Speech
Chair of the Liaison committee Sir Bernard Jenkin has written to Jacob Rees-Mogg on legislation awaiting time in the Government’s legislative programme.
19 February 2021
New UK Science Agency remains a 'brand in search of a product'
MPs from the Science and Technology Committee have urged the Government to give proposed 'UK ARPA' a clear purpose.
12 February 2021
Episode 3: LGBT+ History Month and healthy ageing
Lord Cashman joins the podcast to talk It's a Sin, co-founding Stonewall with colleagues including Sir Ian McKellen, and fighting for equality as a member of the Lords. Lord Patel discusses how we can improve healthy ageing through science.
10 February 2021
Committee to question online platforms as part of their inquiry on the economics of music streaming
Online platforms YouTube, Twitch and SoundCloud to face questions from MPs
08 February 2021
Support Catapults to deliver UK's innovation ambition, says Lords Committee
Science and Technology Committee publish report 'Catapults: bridging the gap between research and industry'
05 February 2021
Report warns Government must learn from 5G security risks and publish new strategy on emerging technologies
Committee publishes report on the dependency of the UK's 5G rollout on just two vendors
04 February 2021
Committee to explore the governance, operation and performance of NHS Test and Trace
Committee to hold an evidence session to explore the governance, operation and performance of NHS Test and Trace
01 February 2021
Local authorities questioned on test, trace and isolate efforts
The Science and Technology Committee examines UK Science, Research and Technology Capability and Influence in Global Disease Outbreaks
26 January 2021
How will technology affect the quality of our working lives, post-pandemic?
COVID-19 Committee takes evidence at 10:00am on Thursday 28 January
25 January 2021
Joint Inquiry to question Sir Simon Stevens on the NHS response to the pandemic
Health and Social Care Committee and Science and Technology Committee to take evidence from NHS chief executive
21 January 2021
Concerted Government effort could improve health in old age, finds Lords Committee
Science and Technology Committee publish report "Ageing: Science, Technology and Healthy Living"
15 January 2021
MPs call in top record labels Sony, Warner and Universal in music streaming inquiry
Committee to question major record labels as part of inquiry into the economics of music streaming
14 January 2021