Science
Science news from UK Parliament.
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
Health Secretary answers questions on the Government’s handling of the pandemic
Matt Hancock MP answers questions from MPs on the Government's handling of the covid-19 pandemic
04 June 2021
Lords debates the economic value of biodiversity
'The Economics of Biodiversity: The Dasgupta Review' report in the spotlight for House of Lords debate. Find out more
29 April 2021
Private members' bills complete passage through Parliament
Bills await Royal Assent
27 April 2021
Forensic Science Regulator Bill completes passage through Parliament
This bill aims to establish role of a Forensic Science Regulator
23 April 2021
House of Lords Thursday debates
Members debate anti-slavery projects, NHS staffing, hauliers and the space industry
04 March 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
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
No room for government complacency on artificial intelligence
The Liaison Committee publishes the first of its follow-up reports, looking again at Artificial Intelligence
18 December 2020
Committee launches inquiry into role of Catapults in delivering R&D Roadmap
Science and Technology Committee launch new inquiry into innovation Catapults and R&D
26 November 2020
Ministers challenged on unresolved chemicals concerns
EU Environment Sub-Committee writes to Ministers with concerns on chemical regulation
12 October 2020
COVID-19 Rapid Summary: Immune response and vaccine development
Science and Technology Committee publish sixth summary of evidence on COVID-19
30 June 2020
COVID-19 Rapid Summary: Immunology and pathophysiology
Science and Technology Committee publish fifth summary of evidence on COVID-19
30 June 2020
How close are we to developing a vaccine for COVID-19?
Lords Science and Technology Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 23 June at 10.00am
19 June 2020
Lords debates Northern Ireland abortion regulations
Members discussed NI Assembly rulings and 'negative stereotypes'
16 June 2020