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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. You can follow the Committee on X (formerly Twitter) @CommonsSITC.

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Committee news

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What is the UK doing to attract US scientists? Chair writes to Science Minister after research cuts in the US
What is the UK doing to attract US scientists? Chair writes to Science Minister after research cuts in the US
8 May 2025
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Tiktok, X, Google and Meta answer questions on online safety
The four technology companies appeared in front of the committee as part of its inquiry into social media, misinformation and harmful algorithms.
2 May 2025
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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
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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
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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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Committee launches inquiry into science diplomacy after visit to CERN
Today the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee launches an inquiry into science diplomacy.
3 April 2025
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Regional mayors questioned on government’s innovation and growth policies
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will question local government, experts and innovators as it continues its inquiry into Innovation, Growth and the Regions.
27 March 2025
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Chair comment: Government's candidate for Innovate UK chair
Commenting on the announcement of the Government’s preferred candidate for the next executive chair of Innovate UK.
25 March 2025
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More women than men in DSIT science and engineering roles
Following a one-off evidence session with the science minister, Lord Patrick Vallance, the Committee’s chair, Chi Onwurah, wrote to the minister to request further information on the diversity of the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology’s workforce.
24 March 2025
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Science, Innovation and Technology Committee Chair writes to Microsoft about price hikes
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee Chair, Chi Onwurah, has written to Microsoft asking for details about price increases for Microsoft 365 Personal and Family plans, which were raised by 42% and 31% respectively earlier this year.
21 March 2025
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Committee to examine plans for the new Government Digital Service
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will question former government officials and public service experts in the first evidence session of its inquiry into the Digital Centre of Government.
20 March 2025
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Are social media companies doing enough to moderate harmful content?
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will hear from experts in the third session of its inquiry into social media, misinformation and harmful algorithms.
13 March 2025
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SITC Chair writes to Google and OpenAI on issue of AI and copyright
Chi Onwurah, chair of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, has written to Google and OpenAI requesting information on their response to the government’s consultation on AI and copyright.
13 March 2025
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What are the challenges for innovators in accessing science infrastructure and finance?
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will question experts in the second session of its inquiry into Innovation, growth and the regions.
10 March 2025
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Two cross-party committees respond to Government consultation on artificial intelligence and copyright
The principle that everyone should receive fair remuneration for their creative work should underpin the relationship between the AI sector and rights holders, MPs have said
26 February 2025
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Science, Innovation and Technology Committee comments on evidence session with TikTok, Meta and X
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee this afternoon heard from TikTok, Meta and X as part of its inquiry into misinformation and harmful algorithms.
25 February 2025
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Google: Science, Innovation and Technology Committee Chair comments on evidence session
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee this morning heard from Google as part of its inquiry into misinformation and harmful algorithms.
25 February 2025
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Committee to question Google, TikTok, Meta and X
The Committee will hear from the companies as part of its inquiry into misinformation and harmful algorithms.
20 February 2025
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Chair Comment: AI Action Summit
Following the government’s decision not to sign a leaders’ declaration at the AI Action Summit in Paris, the Chair of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, Chi Onwurah MP, said.
12 February 2025
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Lord Vallance: Science, Innovation and Technology Committee Chair comments on evidence session
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee this morning held a one-off evidence session with Science Minister, Lord Vallance
11 February 2025
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