6 current inquiries
Inquiries allow committees to consider oral and written evidence on a particular topic. They usually result in the publication of a report.
Science diplomacy
Written evidence:
Accepting
Open for submissions
Opened 3 April 2025
Digital centre of government
Opened 3 February 2025
Under the microscope
Opened 13 January 2025
Innovation, growth and the regions
Opened 6 December 2024
Innovation showcase
Opened 4 December 2024
Social media, misinformation and harmful algorithms
Opened 20 November 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

Government shares calculation for £45 billion annual savings from digitisation of public sector
Government shares calculation for £45 billion annual savings from digitisation of public sector
25 April 2025

Tom Adeyoola endorsed as executive chair of Innovate UK
he Science, Innovation and Technology Committee has endorsed the Government’s preferred candidate, Tom Adeyoola, as the new executive chair of Innovate UK.
10 April 2025

Pre-appointment hearing for executive chair of Innovate UK
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will hold a pre-appointment hearing with the government’s preferred candidate for executive chair of Innovate UK, Tom Adeyoola.
4 April 2025
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