Committees

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee

Commons Select Committee

The Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee is appointed by the House of Commons to examine the expenditure, administration and policy of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, and associated public bodies. It also exists to ensure that Government policies and decision-making across departments are based on solid scientific evidence and advice. 

Follow us on social media: Bluesky | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Reddit | X | YouTube

Sign up to the weekly cross-committee newsletter, ‘Committee Corridor’.

Image representing the committee

7 current inquiries

Inquiries allow committees to consider oral and written evidence on a particular topic. They usually result in the publication of a report.

View all inquiries
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:
Due by
On 7 September 2026
Opened 3 April 2025
Digital centre of government
Report:
Published
On 3 June 2026
Govt. response:
Due by
On 1 September 2026
Opened 3 February 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.

Latest news

View all news
Thumbnail
What are government’s plans for science, innovation and tech policy? Committee seeks explanation
After the Government announced plans to break up the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
4 August 2026
Thumbnail
Closing science and technology department risks fragmenting vital policy areas, says Committee Chair
Chair of House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee responds to the government’s decision to close DSIT. 
24 July 2026
Thumbnail
UKRI Chair and STFC Chair write to Committee outlining science research funding cuts
UKRI Chair and STFC Chair write to Committee outlining science research funding cuts
10 July 2026

Latest publications

View all publications
Correspondence from Chair to Cabinet Office, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, and Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, relating to Machinery of government, dated 3 August 2026
Open PDF
99KB
Correspondence
Formal Minutes Session 2024-26
Open PDF
596KB
Formal Minutes
Correspondence from Chair to Secretary of State for Science and Technology and Permanent Secretary, re: Follow-up to oral evidence on the work of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, 15 July
Work Work of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (Non-inquiry session)
Open PDF
173KB
Correspondence

Useful information

Get involved

Contact us

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.