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Welcome to the Science and Technology Committee's website. The Committee scrutinises the Government Office for Science (GO-Science), which is a “semi-autonomous organisation” based within the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). The Committee has a broad remit and can examine the activities of departments where they have implications for, or made use of, science, engineering, technology and research.
MPs hear the perspective of clinicians, patients and scientists
The Committee recognises the importance of engineering to society and has agreed to conduct an inquiry on engineering skills
MPs say engineering advice should be given higher profile
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On Wednesday 14 March 2012, the Science and Technology Committee hosted a unique session 'Voice of the Future 2012' which was the Society of Biology’s major contribution to the National Science & Engineering Week 2012.
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