Here you can browse the report together with the Proceedings of the Committee. The published report was ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 11 March 2015.
Terms of Reference
Chair's foreword
1 Introduction
2 Key themes from Parliament 2010-2015
Foundations for the effective use of science in government Scientific advice structures The use of evidence in policymaking Delivering science and scientific advice Spending and research Scientific infrastructure 'Spreading the word' and the future of science Innovation and procurement The communication of science The next generation of scientists and engineers Conclusion
Foundations for the effective use of science in government
Scientific advice structures The use of evidence in policymaking
Scientific advice structures
The use of evidence in policymaking
Delivering science and scientific advice
Spending and research Scientific infrastructure
Spending and research
Scientific infrastructure
'Spreading the word' and the future of science
Innovation and procurement The communication of science The next generation of scientists and engineers
Innovation and procurement
The communication of science
The next generation of scientists and engineers
Conclusion
3 Committee effectiveness and operations
Committee effectiveness Committee operations
Committee effectiveness
Committee operations
Departmental annexes
Conclusions and recommendations
Formal Minutes
Witnesses
Published written evidence
List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament