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How to get scientific advice about your licence application from MHRA, including: submitting a request, your meeting with MHRA, fees.
The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) provides scientific and technical advice to support government decision makers during emergencies.
Rules of engagement between government and independent scientific advisers.
Evidence considered by the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
How to apply for a fisheries dispensation from UK laws to carry out scientific research from a fishing vessel in English waters.
Annual statistics relating to scientific procedures performed on living animals in accordance with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.
You can claim relief on Customs Duty and VAT if you're importing scientific materials and apparatus for education or research to the UK.
Most government departments have a Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA) to provide scientific advice.
Guidance on the use of scientific and engineering advice in government.
After a review of Non-Departmental Public Bodies, the Defence Scientific Advisory Council (DSAC) was reclassified from an Advisory Non-Departmental Public Body to an Expert Committee in October 2016.The replacement body, known as the Defence Science Expert Committee (DSEC) will continue...
Your responsibilities as a public body when carrying out or approving works on or near sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs).
Guidance setting out good practice for the operation of scientific advisory committees and map of scientific advisory committees / councils and arm’s-length bodies associated with government departments.
Includes funding and support scheme guidance
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Chloe Smith, gave a speech at Creating a Scientific Superpower Conference today (28 June 2023).
We advise the Prime Minister and members of the Cabinet, to ensure that government policies and decisions are informed by the best scientific evidence and strategic long-term thinking. GO-Science works with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology .
Guidance on the roles and responsibilities of chief scientific advisers (CSAs) and their supporting teams.
The government’s response to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee's report 'The UK response to COVID-19: use of scientific advice'.
Guidance on the establishment of a Science and Technical Advice Cell (STAC) within the multi-agency Strategic Co-ordination Centre (SCC).
Information on granted EAMS scientific opinions, including the public assessment report and treatment protocols.
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