9 current inquiries
Inquiries allow committees to consider oral and written evidence on a particular topic. They usually result in the publication of a report.
Technology-facilitated abuse
Written evidence:
Accepting
Deadline 4 November 2026
Opened 7 October 2026
Low-energy computing
Opened 16 April 2026
Neuroscience and digital childhoods
Opened 24 March 2026
The science and regulation of hair and beauty products and treatments
Opened 2 December 2025
Innovation and global food security
Opened 21 July 2025
Science diplomacy
Report:
Published
On 7 July 2026
Govt. response:
Published
On 15 September 2026
Opened 3 April 2025
Digital centre of government
Report:
Published
On 3 June 2026
Govt. response:
Published
On 22 October 2026
Opened 3 February 2025
Under the microscope
Report:
Published
On 15 October 2026
Govt. response:
Overdue
Since
Opened 13 January 2025
Innovation showcase
Opened 4 December 2024
Non-inquiry work
Non-inquiry sessions
Non-inquiry sessions are brief packages of work that will not necessarily result in a report. They may be used to revisit previous inquiry topics or take evidence on a topical matter.
Pre-appointment hearings
People nominated to certain public offices may be examined by a committee to assess their suitability and plans for the role.
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What should MPs put under the microscope? Public responses published
What should MPs put under the microscope? Public responses published
15 October 2026
Committee Chair responds to UKRI Voluntary exit scheme
Science and Technology Committee Chair responds to UKRI Voluntary exit scheme
13 October 2026
Upcoming events
Wednesday
4 November 2026
9:30am
Public
Low-energy computing - Oral evidence
4 November 2026
9:30am
- Professor Tony Kenyon (Director at Neuroware, the UK Innovation and Knowledge Centre for Neuromorphic Computing Hardware)
- Dr Tanya Mangoma (Chief Product Officer at Analogue Insight)
10:30am
- Professor Callum Littlejohns (Deputy Director at CORNERSTONE)
- Dr Josh Silverstone (Founder and CEO at Hartley Ultrafast)
Room 8, Palace of Westminster
Tuesday
3 November 2026
9:15am
Private
9:30am
Public
Neuroscience and digital childhoods - Oral evidence
3 November 2026
9:30am
- Rt Hon Ian Murray MP (Minister for Creative Industries, Media and Online Safety at Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport)
- Daniel Okubo (Deputy Director for User Safety Policy at Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport)
- Rt Hon Dame Diana Johnson MP (Minister for Public Health and Patient Safety at Department of Health and Social Care)
- Tabitha Jay (Director of Mental Health and Disabilities and Women's Health at Department of Health and Social Care)
- Paul Waugh MP (Minister for Early Education at Department for Education)
- Michael Thomas (Chief Scientific Adviser at Department for Education)
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House
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We receive a significant number of emails each day. All requests and invitations are considered but we do not respond directly to everyone. Please be aware, the committee does not look at individual cases or specific complaints.
- Email: commonssitc@parliament.uk
- Address: Science and Technology Committee, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA