Committees

Science and Technology Committee

Commons Select Committee

The work of many Government departments makes use of—or has implications for—science, engineering, technology and research. The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee exists to ensure that Government policies and decision-making are based on solid scientific evidence and advice. You can follow the Committee on Twitter @CommonsSTC.

These pages only show information for this committee from the start of 2020 onwards. Earlier information can be found on the previous version of the UK Parliament website.

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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.

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UK Science, Research and Technology Capability and Influence in Global Disease Outbreaks
Report:
Published
On 8 January 2021
Govt. response:
Published
On 14 May 2021
Opened 20 March 2020
Commercial genomics
Report:
Published
On 22 June 2021
Govt. response:
Overdue
Since 22 September 2021
Opened 9 April 2020
The role of technology, research and innovation in the COVID-19 recovery
Opened 24 July 2020
Coronavirus: lessons learnt
Report:
Published
On 12 October 2021
Govt. response:
Due by
On 12 December 2021
Opened 6 October 2020
The role of hydrogen in achieving Net Zero
Opened 4 December 2020
UK space strategy and UK satellite infrastructure
Opened 23 April 2021
Reproducibility and research integrity
Opened 22 July 2021

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

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Government’s R&D spending commitments: MPs warn of grave consequences of backing out
Chair writes to the Prime Minister, Chancellor and Business Secretary
22 October 2021
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Government's planned increases to research and development spending examined
Science and Technology Committee explores Government commitments to increasing R&D investment
19 October 2021
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Committees scrutinise progress made by the Government in advance of the upcoming COP26 Summit
Science and Technology and Transport Committees question Alok Sharma in joint evidence session
19 October 2021

Upcoming events

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Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
26 October 2021 - 9am to midday
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House

Latest publications

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Correspondence from the Chair to Sir Andrew Mackenzie, Chair, UKRI, relating to R&D investment
Work R&D Investment (Non-inquiry session)
Committees Science and Technology Committee
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HC 785
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Correspondence from the Chair to the Prime Minister, the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, relating to R&D Investment
Work R&D Investment (Non-inquiry session)
Committees Science and Technology Committee
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HC 785
Correspondence
Third Report - Coronavirus: lessons learnt to date
Inquiry Coronavirus: lessons learnt
Committees Science and Technology Committee
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HC 92
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  • Email: scitechcom@parliament.uk
  • Phone: 020 7219 2793 (General enquiries) / 020 7219 3172 (Media enquiries) / 18001 20 7219 2793 (text relay)
  • Address: Science and Technology Committee, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA