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Science and Technology Committee (Commons)
The Science and Technology Committee is appointed by the House of Commons to examine the expenditure, administration and policy of the Government Office for Science and associated public bodies. It also examines science and technology policy across government and aims to ensure that policies and decision-making across departments are based on solid scientific evidence and advice. Follow us on social media: Bluesky | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Reddit | X | YouTube Sign up to the weekly cross-committee newsletter, ‘Committee Corridor’.
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Many sessions are open to the public and shown live on Parliament’s site.
Who is on it
| Member | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Dame Chi Onwurah | Labour | Chair |
| Daniel Zeichner | Labour | Member |
| Dr Allison Gardner | Labour | Member |
| Emily Darlington | Labour | Member |
| Freddie van Mierlo | Liberal Democrat | Member |
| George Freeman | Conservative | Member |
| Martin Wrigley | Liberal Democrat | Member |
| Maya Ellis | Labour | Member |
| Rt Hon Kit Malthouse | Conservative | Member |
| Samantha Niblett | Labour | Member |
| Tom Collins | Labour | Member |
Latest reports
5th Report - Advanced genetic techniques for crop improvement: regulation, risk and precaution · 26 Feb 2015
3rd Report - National Health Screening · 29 Oct 2014
Source: Committees API · Updated 4 Oct 2026