Committees

UK Science, Research and Technology Capability and Influence in Global Disease Outbreaks

Inquiry

The Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak is the latest in a series of disease outbreaks that have spread internationally, presenting major challenges to communities, national governments and international institutions. 

Scientific knowledge and advice are foundational to the prevention, management and treatment of these global outbreaks, at both an international and national level. 

Once the COVID-19 pandemic has passed its peak, it will be necessary for international and national systems to learn from the crisis. The Science and Technology Committee will inquire formally into the place of UK research, science and technology in the national and global response, and what lessons should be learned for the future. 

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Coronavirus testing and contact tracing
Science and Technology Committee revisits its scrutiny of coronavirus testing and contact tracing
15 September 2020
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Committee to question Secretary of State
Committee to hold thirteenth evidence session on its inquiry into UK Science, Research and Technology Capability and Influence in Global Disease Outbreaks
17 July 2020
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Government Chief Scientific Adviser gives evidence on Covid-19 to Science and Technology Committee
Science and Technology Committee hears from Sir Patrick Vallance
14 July 2020
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Academics questioned on epidemiological models used by the Government
Science and Technology Committee examines UK Science, Research and Technology Capability and Influence in Global Disease Outbreaks
8 June 2020
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Economics of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) examined
The Science and Technology Committee continues its inquiry into UK science, research and technology capability and influence in global disease outbreaks
3 June 2020
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Public Health England and experts examined on approach to coronavirus
MPs investigate approaches to testing and risk of infection in the workplace
15 May 2020
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Chief Scientific Advisers questioned on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Science and Technology Committee examines UK science, research and technology capability
12 May 2020
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Committee to hear from experts in virtual session
Committee to hold evidence session
6 May 2020
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Chair comments on list of SAGE membership
Science and Technology Committee Chair welcomes the commitment to transparency made by SAGE
4 May 2020
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Correspondence: Science and Technology Committee Chair with Public Health England
Correspondence with Public Health England requesting publication of the rationale upon which the UK's testing strategy was based
1 May 2020
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Committee holds evidence session on the easing of coronavirus lockdown measures
Committee holds its fifth public evidence session as part of its UK science, research and technology capability and influence in global disease outbreaks inquiry
24 April 2020
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National responses to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) across the UK examined
Science and Technology Committee explores UK science, research and technology capability and influence in global disease outbreaks
21 April 2020
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Social distancing measures in the UK examined
Science and Technology Committee explores UK science, research and technology capability and influence in global disease outbreaks
15 April 2020
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Testing during the current Covid-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak examined
Science and Technology Committee examines UK science, research and technology capability and influence in global disease outbreaks inquiry
8 April 2020
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Committee scrutinises UK response to COVID-19 outbreak
Science and Technology Select Committee launches an inquiry into the UK's science, research and technology capability and influence in global disease outbreaks
20 March 2020
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