The Rt. Hon George Freeman FRSA MP was elected as Chair of the Parliamentary & Scientific Committee APPG on 30th July 2024.
George is a former Minister of State for Science, Technology and Innovation, and Chair of the No10 Policy Board, 2016-17.
He has been the Member of Parliament for Mid-Norfolk since 2010.
George also serves as a member of the House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee, having been elected in November 2024.
The Rt. Hon George Freeman FRSA MP was elected as Chair of the Parliamentary & Scientific Committee APPG on 30th July 2024.
George is a former Minister of State for Science, Technology and Innovation, and Chair of the No10 Policy Board, 2016-17.
He has been the Member of Parliament for Mid-Norfolk since 2010.
George also serves as a member of the House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee, having been elected in November 2024.
Tuesday 3rd December
Discussion Meeting
‘How to tackle Contaminants or Emerging Concern (CECs) in water’
In partnership with the Royal Society of Chemistry
5.15pm to 6.30pm,
Committee Room 4a, House of Lords Committee Corridor, Palace of Westminster
Chairman’s Reception 7.00pm to 7.30pm
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‘‘How to tackle Contaminants or Emerging Concern (CECs) in water’’ – Tuesday 3rd December
In partnership with the Royal Society of Chemistry
5.15pm to 6.30pm, Palace of Westminster
Chairman’s Reception 7.00pm to 7.30pm,
Committee Room 4a, House of Lords Committee Corridor, Palace of Westminster
‘‘Communicating risk – what, who, why does it matter?’’ – Tuesday 21st January
In partnership with the Hazards Forum
5.00pm, Online Webinar
‘‘Building a Healthcare Science Workforce Equipped to Face the Grand Challenges’’ – Tuesday 11th February
In partnership with the Institute of Physics & Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)
5.15pm to 6.30pm, Houses of Parliament
Chairman’s Reception 7.00pm to 7.30pm, Committee Room 4a, House of Lords Committee Corridor, Palace of Westminster
‘‘Artificial Intelligence: Practical Applications in the Legal Sector and Materials Innovation’’ – Tuesday 8th April
In partnership with the University of Liverpool
5.15pm to 6.30pm, Houses of Parliament
Chairman’s Reception 7.00pm to 7.30pm, Committee Room 4a, House of Lords Committee Corridor, Palace of Westminster
‘‘Exploring Innovation with Diamond Light Source’’ – Tuesday 20th May
In partnership with Diamond Light Source
5.15pm to 6.30pm, Houses of Parliament
Chairman’s Reception 7.00pm to 7.30pm, Committee Room 4a, House of Lords Committee Corridor, Palace of Westminster
‘‘Overcoming Challenges in Patent Protection for UK SMEs’’ – Tuesday 17th June
In partnership with the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA)
5.15pm to 6.30pm, Houses of Parliament
Chairman’s Reception 7.00pm to 7.30pm, Committee Room 4a, House of Lords Committee Corridor, Palace of Westminster
Parliamentary and Scientific Committee Annual Lunch – Tuesday 1st July
Cholmondeley Room and Terrace, House of Lords
‘‘Engineering Innovations in Chemical Processes’’ – Tuesday 14th October
In partnership with the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
Details to follow
“Measurement of Time”
Discussion meeting in the House of Commons
Zoom with – NPL
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