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To ask Her Majesty’s Government what quality control and audit procedures are in place to ensure that their advisory committees perform to the highest standards, that they are using up-to-date methodology and science, and that their advice is sound and accepted by the broader scientific community. [HL571]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what quality control and audit procedures are in place to ensure that their advisory committees perform to the highest standards, that they are using up-to-date methodology and science, and that their advice is sound and accepted by the broader scientific community. [HL571]
All committees operate according to the guidelines and standards outlined in the Code of Practice for Science Advisory Committees (CoPSAC[1]). Any advisory committee that is classified as a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) is also subject to formal Cabinet Office procedures including a full triennial review.
CoPSAC is underpinned by The Principles of Scientific Advice to Government’, published in 2010 (Annex A to CoPSAC), and the ‘Nolan’ principles for public life (the “Seven Principles of Public Life” (Annex C).
The principles “provide a foundation on which independent scientific advisers and government departments should base their operations and interactions”. Members are also expected to abide by the Nolan Principles, which include the principles of objectivity and accountability.
Any “issues of concern over the application of the Principles, or other guidance” should be raised to the Chief Scientific Adviser. “If the matter of concern cannot be effectively resolved or is especially serious CSAs should approach the Government Chief Scientific Adviser (GCSA) and Ministers should approach the GCSA and the Minister for Science. The matter will be examined against a clear set of criteria, which include a breach of the Principles or CoPSAC.”[1] https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/ attachment_data/file/278498/11-1382-code-of-practice-scientific-advisory-committees.pdf
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether their advisory committees, if they need to undertake a review for which they do not have the expertise, are permitted to commission organisations that specialise in that field.[HL572]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether their advisory committees, if they need to undertake a review for which they do not have the expertise, are permitted to commission organisations that specialise in that field.[HL572]
There is nothing in the Code of Practice for Science Advisory Committees (CoPSAC[1]) that prevents a committee from commissioning additional advice from experts, and committees are encouraged to “seek a wide range of advice from the best sources, particularly when there is uncertainty”.
CoPSAC states “Where a SAC lacks the relevant expertise for a particular project or task (as opposed to the committee’s on-going work), the committee can co-opt appropriate experts or establish sub-groups to include such people on an ad hoc, time-limited basis”.[1] https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/ attachment_data/file/278498/11-1382-code-of-practice-scientific-advisory-committees.pdf
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how scientists are appointed to their advisory committees; how they ensure that an appropriate range of expertise and experience is represented on those committees; and how they ensure that the best scientists apply for membership of the committees.[HL573]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how scientists are appointed to their advisory committees; how they ensure that an appropriate range of expertise and experience is represented on those committees; and how they ensure that the best scientists apply for membership of the committees.[HL573]
The Code of Practice for Science Advisory Committees (CoPSAC[1]) lays out the procedures for appointment to Committees.
CoPSAC indicates that the arrangements for the appointment of Committee members and the lines of accountability should be set out in each Committee’s Terms of Reference.[1] https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/ attachment_data/file/278498/11-1382-code-of-practice-scientific-advisory-committees.pdf
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what recourse is available to members of the public who wish to complain about the practice and outcome of scientific inquiries conducted by government advisory committees.[HL574]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what recourse is available to members of the public who wish to complain about the practice and outcome of scientific inquiries conducted by government advisory committees.[HL574]
: Members of the public may write to the Chair of the advisory committee. If necessary, complaints can be escalated in writing to the Chief Scientific Advisor for the department in question, or the Government Chief Scientific Adviser.
To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Lord Davies of Oldham on 8 March (WA 12), whether there was discussion about the scientific evidence of proposed authorisations for genetically modified products in the Council of Ministers.
To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Lord Davies of Oldham on 8 March (WA 12), whether there was discussion about the scientific evidence of proposed authorisations for genetically modified products in the Council of Ministers.
Whether there is an official retirement age for members of their scientific advisory committees; and whether there are any constraints on the length of time that members serve on one particular committee or on scientific advisory committees in general.
Whether there is an official retirement age for members of their scientific advisory committees; and whether there are any constraints on the length of time that members serve on one particular committee or on scientific advisory committees in general.
What are the provisions for dealing with physical or mental incapacity that might occur in a serving member of one of their scientific advisory committees.
What are the provisions for dealing with physical or mental incapacity that might occur in a serving member of one of their scientific advisory committees.
Who are the members of their scientific advisory committees, stating for each person what capacity they have served, any previous service on such committees and the periods of service.
Who are the members of their scientific advisory committees, stating for each person what capacity they have served, any previous service on such committees and the periods of service.
Further to the Written Answer by Baroness Hayman on 1 February (22WA), whether the evaluations of the purity of the active ingredients and solvents in organophosphate sheep dips conducted by the Veterinary Products Committee were based on peer-reviewed and published scientific evidence; if so, in which publications the results were...
Further to the Written Answer by Baroness Hayman on 1 February (22WA), whether the evaluations of the purity of the active ingredients and solvents in organophosphate sheep dips conducted by the Veterinary Products Committee were based on peer-reviewed and published scientific evidence; if so, in which publications the results were...
What are the names and status of the members of the interdepartmental committee established to co-ordinate information on organophosphate chemicals, together with their remit; and whether they will make public the deliberations of their committee. - Includes membership and terms of reference.
What are the names and status of the members of the interdepartmental committee established to co-ordinate information on organophosphate chemicals, together with their remit; and whether they will make public the deliberations of their committee. - Includes membership and terms of reference.
How many scientific papers relating to neurological and neuropsychiatric symptoms in human and animal subjects, occurring as a result of exposure to organophosphates, have been placed before the medical and scientific panel of the Veterinary Products Committee and the medical and toxicological panel of the Advisory Committee on Pesticides since...
How many scientific papers relating to neurological and neuropsychiatric symptoms in human and animal subjects, occurring as a result of exposure to organophosphates, have been placed before the medical and scientific panel of the Veterinary Products Committee and the medical and toxicological panel of the Advisory Committee on Pesticides since...
If HMGovt are aware of German research which implicates synthetic pyrethroids in induction of multiple chemical sensitivity in humans and if so what is their present attitudes to a diagnosis of multiple chemical sensitivity caused by organic chemicals.
If HMGovt are aware of German research which implicates synthetic pyrethroids in induction of multiple chemical sensitivity in humans and if so what is their present attitudes to a diagnosis of multiple chemical sensitivity caused by organic chemicals.
Which universities, polytechnics and hospitals have received grants for undertaking research into the biochemistry, pharmacology or toxicology of organophosporous compounds and their antidotes since 1970. - Inc list of universities, polytechnics and hospitals which have received government funded grants since the mid-1980s.
Which universities, polytechnics and hospitals have received grants for undertaking research into the biochemistry, pharmacology or toxicology of organophosporous compounds and their antidotes since 1970. - Inc list of universities, polytechnics and hospitals which have received government funded grants since the mid-1980s.