Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Thursday, 19 October 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 October 2017. It was answered by Elizabeth Truss (Conservative) on Friday, 27 October 2017 on behalf of the Treasury.
Treasury: Scientific Advisers
- Question
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To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that its activities are informed by proactive and independent scientific advice; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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HM Treasury’s Chief Scientific Adviser works closely with the Government Office for Science and its wider network of scientific advisers. In addition, the Second Permanent Secretary is a member of the Prime Minister’s Council for Science and Technology. The department also engages regularly with academics, Research Councils and the National Academies to ensure that policy is informed by independent and expert scientific advice.
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- 2017-19
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- Treasury Scientific advisers
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