The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee has agreed to conduct a short follow-up investigation of its case study on engineering in government, and invites written submissions by the end of October.
Full details of this announcement is available at http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/science-and-technology-committee/news/110915-new-inquiry---engineering/
In March 2009 the Science and Technology Committee published its report on Engineering: turning ideas into reality. The inquiry looked at four case studies: nuclear engineering, plastic electronics engineering, geo engineering and “engineering in government” – this last case study examined how the Government made best use of engineering advice and expertise, when setting policy.
Terms of Reference - The Committee seeks written submissions on the following matters:
1. Since the 2009 Engineering inquiry, has the role of engineering evidence, expertise and advice in Government improved?
2. Are structures within Government now designed to optimise engagement with engineering communities and input to decision-making?
3. How has the Government’s relationship with the engineering community changed?
4. Are there specific engineering sectors where engagement with Government should be improved – if so, how could improvements be made?
Submitting written evidence - The Committee invites written submissions on these issues by noon on Tuesday 1 November 2011.
Each submission should:
a) be no more than 3,000 words in length;
b) be in Word format with as little use of colour or logos as possible;
c) have numbered paragraphs; and
d) include a declaration of interests.
A copy of the submission should be sent by e-mail to scitechcom@parliament.uk and marked "Engineering".
An additional paper copy should be sent in due course (not by the deadline) to:
The Clerk
Science and Technology Committee
House of Commons
7 Millbank
London SW1P 3JA
