Science and technology
Science and technology news from UK Parliament.
Central bank digital currencies: a solution in search of a problem? Report published
Economic Affairs Committee publishes its report on Central bank digital currencies.
13 January 2022
UK space strategy and UK satellite infrastructure examined
Science and Technology Committee scrutinise the successes and failures of space strategies in other countries
06 January 2022
EAC explores merits of technologies that suck carbon directly out of the air
The Environmental Audit Committee holds the second of two evidence sessions considering negative emissions technologies
04 January 2022
MPs to compare UK and Australia online safety legislation
The Sub-Committee compares UK and Australia online safety legislation.
10 December 2021
Science and Technology Committee holds evidence session on research
The session will focus on the role that researchers, research institutions and publishers can play in ensuring reproducibility.
10 December 2021
Science and Technology committee holds evidence session on satellites
The Science and Technology Committee questions satellite industry figures.
02 December 2021
MPs to showcase UK innovation and business in visit to the West Midlands
Committee take oral evidence in the West Midlands as it explores the role of technology, research and innovation in the UK’s recovery from covid-19
24 November 2021
Improving diversity in STEM: MPs launch inquiry
Committee launch new inquiry on improving diversity in the science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) sector
22 November 2021
Petitions Committee hears from legal experts and social media companies
Petitions Committee hears from legal experts and social media companies about tackling online abuse.
18 November 2021
Telecommunications (Security) Bill completes passage through the Lords
Members consider Commons amendments including network diversification. Catch up
16 November 2021
MPs examine UK space strategy and UK satellite infrastructure
Science and Technology Committee explores the progress being made towards having UK launch capability
11 November 2021
Committee to hold first evidence session into UK space strategy and UK satellite infrastructure
Committee to hold the first evidence session as part of its inquiry into UK space strategy and UK satellite infrastructure.
29 October 2021
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
Lords debates Coronavirus Act 2020
Members debate the Act's provisions and regulations on self-isolation. Catch up
25 October 2021
Government's planned increases to research and development spending examined
Science and Technology Committee explores Government commitments to increasing R&D investment
19 October 2021