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Our Position

Our Position Responses to Consultations and Parliamentary Inquiries Help us to respond to consultations and inquiries. Members’ expertise is vital for us to respond authoritatively to Government and Parliament. You can work with the Policy Team to ensure that the … Continue reading

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Is the European Commission listening to evidence on the impact of pesticides on bees?

Following the publication last month of new research showing a link between the use of common neonicotinoid insecticides and bee mortality, the European Ombundsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros has launched an investigation into whether the European Commission has taken sufficient account … Continue reading

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Inquiry launched into the role of Chief Scientific Advisors

The Science and Technology Committee have launched an inquiry into the role and function of departmental Chief Scientific Advisers (CSAs). The Committee will be looking at the following aspects: • The ability of CSAs to provide independent advice to ministers … Continue reading

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