Science and technology
Science and technology news from UK Parliament.
Committee welcomes EU science cooperation
European Scrutiny Committee publishes documents considered by the Committee on 12 May 2021
18 May 2021
Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 27 April 2021
The Committee has considered all e-petitions which had, before 22 April 2021, had reached over 10,000 signatures and received a Government response, e-petitions that had received a revised response, and public petitions. The Committee also considered a number of e-petitions with over 100,000 signatures that were awaiting debate.
17 May 2021
Highlights from the 2019-21 session in the Lords
Read more about the House's work checking and revising legislation, debating key issues, and scrutinising the decisions and actions of the government.
07 May 2021
Lords debates the economic value of biodiversity
'The Economics of Biodiversity: The Dasgupta Review' report in the spotlight for House of Lords debate. Find out more
29 April 2021
UK Space Strategy and UK Satellite Infrastructure inquiry launched
Science and Technology Committee investigates the infrastructure, skills and investment required for an effective UK space strategy
27 April 2021
Private members' bills complete passage through Parliament
Bills await Royal Assent
27 April 2021
Forensic Science Regulator Bill completes passage through Parliament
This bill aims to establish role of a Forensic Science Regulator
23 April 2021
Both Houses complete check of Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill
Members discuss unmanned aircraft offences in Scotland and modernisation of aviation industry. Learn more
21 April 2021
Lords debates Coronavirus Act powers one year on
Members debate the government's one-year report on the Coronavirus Act 2020 powers. Find out more
26 March 2021
Committee urges Prime Minister and Chancellor to protect science research funding
Lords Science and Technology Committee writes to the Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer
26 March 2021
Cuts to scientific research would be “paradoxical”
The Science and Technology Committee calls for Prime Minister to turn his personal attention to resolving funding issues
23 March 2021
Evidence session: the role of hydrogen in achieving net zero
The Science and Technology Committee continues its inquiry into the role of Hydrogen in achieving Net Zero.
22 March 2021
Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill completes passage through Parliament
Members discuss definition of leases and Electronic Communications Code
05 March 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
04 March 2021
House of Lords Thursday debates
Members debate anti-slavery projects, NHS staffing, hauliers and the space industry
04 March 2021