Volcanic ash
Volcanic ash cloud: MPs hold evidence session on scientific advice
3 November 2010
The Science and Technology Committee examines the scientific advice and evidence used during the Icelandic volcanic ash eruptions in April and May 2010 in an evidence session on Wednesday 3 November.
- Watch the meeting: Scientific advice and evidence in emergencies: volcanic ash
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The Committee will question witnesses on how prepared the Government was to deal with the emergency, if there was sufficient and timely scientific evidence to inform policy decisions, and the effectiveness of coordination between government departments and organisations.
Witnesses
The meeting starts at 9.45am in the Thatcher Room, Portcullis House.
9.45am
- Ray Elgy, Head of Licensing & Training Standards, Civil Aviation Authority
- Dr Guy Gratton, Royal Aeronautical Society
- Dr Sue Loughlin, Head of Volcanology, British Geological Survey
- Captain Tim Steeds, Director of Safety & Security, British Airways
10.45am
- Professor Brian Collins, Chief Scientific Adviser, Department for Transport
- Dr Miles Parker, Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
- Professor Julia Slingo, Chief Scientific Advisor, Met Office
Sessions on space weather and cyber security will be announced in due course. The Committee held a session on swine flu on 20 October.