Science and technology
Science and technology news from UK Parliament.
Health and Data Ministers to face questions on data sharing plans
Committee to question Health Minister Lord Kamall and Data Minister Julia Lopez
31 May 2022
Could nuclear fusion help achieve Net Zero by 2050? MPs hear from researchers and funders
Committee to hold a one-off session on the status of fusion research and development
19 May 2022
Headteachers and experts questioned on low uptake of physics and maths by girls
Science and Technology Committee examines why certain groups of children are underrepresented in STEM subjects
13 May 2022
Influencer culture: MPs call for action on advertising and employment rules to protect children and online performers
The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes its report on influencer culture
09 May 2022
Goldacre recommendations on use of NHS health data to be examined by MPs
Committee to take evidence from Professor Ben Goldacre
06 May 2022
Disability, social mobility and issues faced by LGBTQ+ people in STEM examined by MPs
The Science and Technology Committee questions Michaela Community School Headmistress and Chair of the Social Mobility Commission Katharine Birbalsingh
21 April 2022
MPs examine governance of personal health data
Science and Technology Committee explores the right to privacy: digital data
07 April 2022
Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill receives third reading in the Lords ahead of Royal Assent. Catch up
31 March 2022
House of Lords Podcast: Women in Parliament, equality online, famous faces and tackling fraud
In this month’s House of Lords podcast we talk to Labour’s Baroness Smith of Basildon and Conservative peer Baroness Morgan of Cotes.
24 March 2022
Chair comments on Spring Statement
Rt Hon Greg Clark MP responds to the Spring Statement delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer today.
24 March 2022
Government’s approach to personal health data sharing examined
Science and Technology Committee explores the right to privacy: digital data
18 March 2022
Delay to Horizon Europe association damaging to UK and EU research
European Affairs Committee write letters concerning the delay in the UK’s association to the EU’s Horizon Europe programme.
03 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
Lords debates energy national policy statements
Members discuss government's draft overarching national policy statement for energy. Catch up
23 February 2022
Committee to hold first evidence session of its inquiry into diversity in STEM
Committee to hold the first evidence session of its inquiry into diversity in STEM
17 February 2022