Science
Science news from UK Parliament.
MPs to examine use of bacteria-killing viruses to treat infection
MPs to examine use of bacteria-killing viruses to treat infection
15 November 2022
Committee launches inquiry into clinical academics in the NHS
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee launches an inquiry into the work of clinical academics
15 November 2022
Pitch on bacteriophages selected as winner of My Science Inquiry
Pitch on bacteriophages selected as winner of My Science Inquiry
08 November 2022
Short debates in the Lords
Members debate indefinite sentences, pharmaceutical research, careers in horticulture, corruption in the UK and the National Heritage Act 1983. Catch up
14 October 2022
Committee urges Prime Minister to appoint a science minister to Cabinet
The Committee urge the new Prime Minister to acknowledge the central importance of science and technology in delivering economic growth and more efficient public services
27 September 2022
Inquiry launch: Transport Committee to investigate development and deployment of self-driving vehicles
Self-driving technology, once the stuff of driving dreams, is getting closer.
26 June 2022
Disability, social mobility and issues faced by LGBTQ+ people in STEM examined by MPs
The Science and Technology Committee questions Michaela Community School Headmistress and Chair of the Social Mobility Commission Katharine Birbalsingh
21 April 2022
Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill receives third reading in the Lords ahead of Royal Assent. Catch up
31 March 2022
Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill returns to the Lords
Bill granted Royal Assent. Catch up
10 February 2022
Delivering a UK science and technology strategy – inquiry launched
Science and Technology Committee launch inquiry into delivering a UK science and technology strategy
10 February 2022
Science and Technology Committee holds two evidence sessions on space and innovation
The evidence sessions will take place in London and Glasgow.
03 February 2022
Science and Technology Committee holds evidence session on research
The session will focus on the role that researchers, research institutions and publishers can play in ensuring reproducibility.
10 December 2021
Science and Technology committee holds evidence session on satellites
The Science and Technology Committee questions satellite industry figures.
02 December 2021
Lords debates Coronavirus Act 2020
Members debate the Act's provisions and regulations on self-isolation. Catch up
25 October 2021
Publication of correspondence: Concern over whether the Government will uphold its commitment to increase research and innovation spending by 2024/25
Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP responds to letter from Greg Clark MP
21 September 2021