The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee will hold an evidence session with Professor Dame Angela McLean, the Government Chief Scientific Adviser since April 2023.
Meeting details
At 10:00am: Private discussion
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Government Chief Scientific Adviser (Non-inquiry session)
At 10:15am: Oral evidence
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Government Chief Scientific Adviser (Non-inquiry session)
Chief Scientific Adviser at UK Government
The session will focus on Dame Angela’s priorities and the role of science and scientists in Government policy. Members will explore a number of issues related to the role of science within government, policies designed to support the UK’s ambitions to be a “science superpower” and the work of the broader network of Chief Scientific Advisers.
Possible question areas
- The achievements to date of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
- The work of the National Science and Technology Council
- The risks involved in the use of AI within government
- How the network of Chief Scientific Advisers operates in practice
- The use of Government procurement to support innovation