Science and technology
Science and technology news from UK Parliament.
Lords resumes detailed check of Data (Use and Access) Bill
Members discuss changes on data mining as committee stage continues. Find out more
11 December 2024
How can science and tech innovation boost regional economic growth?
Today, the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee launches an inquiry to assess the role of the UK’s innovation ecosystem in achieving the government's mission to kickstart economic growth across the country.
10 December 2024
Ministers to give evidence on British science in Antarctica
British scientists and researchers have been active in Antarctica for over a century: but what is their role in the region, and how is their work deepening our knowledge of climate change?
05 December 2024
Concerns raised about the UK’s ability to manufacture vaccines in a future pandemic
Lords Science and Technology Committe Chair writes to Government about vaccine resilience for next pandemic
05 December 2024
Does the UK do enough to champion science and tech start-ups and scale-ups? Committee launches showcase of UK innovators
Today the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee launches its Innovation Showcase.
04 December 2024
Lords debates Data (Use and Access) Bill
Members discuss draft law on using digital technology to support economic growth and livelihoods. Catch up
20 November 2024
What are the links between social media algorithms, generative AI and the spread of harmful content online?
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee has launched a new inquiry to investigate the relationship between algorithms used by social media and search engines, generative AI, and the spread of harmful and false content online.
20 November 2024
What does the Budget mean for science, innovation and technology? Committee to examine
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will examine the Autumn budget in its first evidence session of the new Parliament.
08 November 2024
The contribution of science and technology to the UK economy on Lords agenda
Science, technology, and UK economy are all in the spotlight. Catch up
01 November 2024
Energy Security and Net Zero Chair comments on Budget
Bill Esterson welcomed the long term investments in world-first hydrogen energy facilities
31 October 2024
Committee Chair comments on the budget
The Chair said the Committee looks forward to scrutinising the Budget in detail.
30 October 2024
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee membership appointed
The House of Commons has formally appointed the membership of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.
29 October 2024
Lords debates impact of climate policies
Government's environmental and growth strategy considered by members. Catch up
25 October 2024
Chi Onwurah elected as Chair of Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Chi Onwurah elected as Chair of Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
11 September 2024
Communications and Digital Committee seeks specialist adviser
The House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee seeks specialist adviser to work on its Scaling-up: AI and creative technology inquiry.
11 September 2024