Science and technology
Science and technology news from UK Parliament.
Lords debates development of advanced artificial intelligence
Members discuss associated risks and approaches to regulation. Catch up
25 July 2023
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
18 July 2023
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss International Widows’ Day, graduate workers in trade unions, heat and power in Great Britain and Sino-British relations. Catch up
07 July 2023
Communications Committee launches inquiry into large language models
The Communications and Digital Committee is launching an inquiry that will examine large language models and what needs to happen over the next 1–3 years to ensure the UK can respond to their opportunities and risks.
07 July 2023
National Security Bill completes passage through Parliament
Members vote on parliamentary security committee rules. Catch up
05 July 2023
MPs to debate artificial intelligence
MPs to debate artificial intelligence
27 June 2023
MPs launch inquiry into Scotland’s scientific research capability
The Scottish Affairs Committee launches an inquiry considering Scotland’s impact on scientific research and its global reputation in the scientific community.
14 June 2023
MPs call for research sector reforms to address concerns with reproducibility of science
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee report highlights concerns over the reproducibility of scientific research
09 May 2023
Data Protection and Digital Information (No.2) Bill: call for written evidence
Data Protection and Digital Information (No.2) Bill: call for written evidence
18 April 2023
Chair comment: Greg Clark on science research plans
Science and Technology Committee Chair, Greg Clark MP, comments on Government's Pioneer research plans
11 April 2023
Lords debates financial pressures on higher education
Members discuss impact on local communities, UK science and innovation exports and the Turing Scheme. Catch up
31 March 2023
Government responses on hydrogen and space published
Government responses on hydrogen and space published
30 March 2023
STEM ambitions must be matched by commitment to diversity and inclusion, say MPs
Committee publishes report on Diversity and inclusion in STEM
24 March 2023
Insect decline and UK food security to be examined by MPs
Science and Technology Committee launch inquiry on insect decline and UK food security
20 March 2023
MPs seek evidence on turning quantum technologies into products
Science and Technology Committee launches inquiry on commercialising quantum technologies
16 March 2023