Engaging with Science Policy: What does a House of Commons select committee do?

By Victoria Honour 2nd year PhD

The Halls of Power. Westminster. Whitehall. Parliament. The Houses. Democracy…

Before this Spring I read the news on BBC, knew the names of some senior MPs, and skim read a manifesto before voting. I would have classed myself as having a standard level of political interest. Ultimately, I was a Scientist-in-training. An igneous petrologist who wanted to understand the … Continue reading

Engaging with Science Policy: What does a House of Commons select committee do?

By Victoria Honour 2nd year PhD

The Halls of Power. Westminster. Whitehall. Parliament. The Houses. Democracy…

Before this Spring I read the news on BBC, knew the names of some senior MPs, and skim read a manifesto before voting. I would have classed myself as having a standard level of political interest. Ultimately, I was a Scientist-in-training. An igneous petrologist who wanted to understand the … Continue reading