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MPs to question Sir Patrick Vallance as covid-19 cases climb
Science and Technology Committee hears from the Government Chief Scientific Adviser
24 March 2022
MPs probe Omicron modelling and Covid-19 mortality statistics
The session follows controversy over the way in which covid-19 mortality statistics are recorded and communicated
25 February 2022
Covid-19 transmission, vaccines, and UK’s winter preparedness: MPs to hear from scientific experts
MPs to hear from scientific experts as it explores routes of coronavirus transmission, developments with vaccines, and the UK’s position approaching winter 2021/22.
25 October 2021
Science and Technology Committee explores current understanding and analysis of the Delta variant of covid-19
Science and Technology Committee questions experts on covid-19 variants
11 June 2021
Vaccine effectiveness and risks explored in Committee session
The Science and Technology Committee is holding an evidence session on UK science, research and technology capability and influence in global disease outbreaks.
23 April 2021
Sir Patrick Vallance and Professor Chris Whitty questioned on easing covid-19 restrictions
Science and Technology Committee explores the scientific basis for the Government’s roadmap
4 March 2021
Academics questioned on the progress of the UK’s covid-19 vaccination programme
The Science and Technology Committee examines UK Science, Research and Technology Capability and Influence in Global Disease Outbreaks
22 February 2021
Easing lockdown measures in England examined by Committee
The Science and Technology Committee will also explore the management of other non-pharmaceutical interventions.
16 February 2021
Committee to explore the governance, operation and performance of NHS Test and Trace
Committee to hold an evidence session to explore the governance, operation and performance of NHS Test and Trace
1 February 2021
Local authorities questioned on test, trace and isolate efforts
The Science and Technology Committee examines UK Science, Research and Technology Capability and Influence in Global Disease Outbreaks
26 January 2021
Covid-19: How has the Government received scientific advice, and how has the advice been used? Cross-party group of MPs publish analysis
Committee publishes report on the UK response to covid-19 and the use of scientific advice
8 January 2021
Committee holds session to explore the roll-out of vaccinations in the UK
Committee to hold an evidence session to explore the roll-out of vaccines in England and the UK
7 January 2021
Committee to hold an emergency evidence session to explore scientific evidence regarding the new variant of covid-19
Science and Technology Committee to hold an emergency evidence session to explore scientific evidence regarding the new variant of covid-19.
22 December 2020
Committee to hold special meeting on new lockdown measures
Committee to hold a special meeting to specifically explore the evidence behind the new coronavirus measures, due to come into force on 5 November
2 November 2020
Committee publishes correspondence to Baroness Dido Harding
Science and Technology Committee publishes correspondence seeking further information on test and trace
8 October 2020
Coronavirus testing and contact tracing
Science and Technology Committee revisits its scrutiny of coronavirus testing and contact tracing
15 September 2020
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
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
Development of vaccines and treatments in managing the COVID-19 pandemic examined
Science and Technology Committee explore UK science, research and technology capability and influence in global disease outbreaks
25 June 2020
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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