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Science and Technology Committee (Lords)

Lords Select Committee

The Science and Technology Committee is appointed to consider science and technology. It does this principally through undertaking inquiries.

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2 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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Long-duration energy storage
Opened 26 July 2023
The effects of artificial light and noise on human health
Report:
Published
On 19 July 2023
Govt. response:
Published
On 1 December 2023
Opened 30 January 2023

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.

Latest news

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Long-duration energy storage for Net Zero inquiry launched
Lords Science and Technology Committee is conducting an inquiry into long-duration energy storage for Net Zero
26 July 2023
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Light and noise pollution are “neglected pollutants” in need of renewed focus
Science and Technology Committee publish report into artificial light and noise and its impact on human health
19 July 2023
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Artificial light and noise inquiry launched
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee is conducting an inquiry into the impacts of artificial light and noise on human health.
30 January 2023

Upcoming events

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Tuesday 12 December 2023
10:00am Private
Private meeting 12 December 2023
To be confirmed
Tuesday 5 December 2023
10:00am Private
Private meeting 5 December 2023
Room 4, Palace of Westminster

Latest publications

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2nd Report - The neglected pollutants: the effects of artificial light and noise on human health
Inquiry The effects of artificial light and noise on human health
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Response to this report
Government response to The neglected pollutants: the effects of artificial light and noise on human health
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Government Response
Government response to The neglected pollutants: the effects of artificial light and noise on human health
Inquiry The effects of artificial light and noise on human health
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Government Response
3 August 2023 - Letter from Rt Hon Suella Braverman KC MP, Home Secretary, Home Office, ref visa policy for STEM talent
Inquiry People and skills in UK science, technology, engineering and mathematics
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Correspondence

Contact us

  • Email: hlscience@parliament.uk
  • Phone: 020 7219 5750 (committee staff) | 020 7219 1692 (Press Officer)
  • Address: Science and Technology Committee, House of Lords, London SW1A 0PW