CaSE has published two briefings today. The first looks at how a Conservative majority government and the commitments it made ahead of the election could affect UK science and engineering. The second reveals which new MPs have a background or interest in science, technology, engineering, maths, or medicine (STEMM) and which MPs with a STEMM background or interest have either stepped down or not been re-elected.
Responding to the new intake of MPs elected today, CaSE Acting Director, Naomi Weir, said:
“It’s great to see eight new MPs entering Parliament with a background or strong interest in STEMM along with the many familiar faces returning. An understanding of this vital part of our economy and society is an asset for all politicians as they seek to address the challenges our nation faces. We therefore look forward to working with all new and returning MPs to strengthen science and engineering for everyone’s benefit.”
In a letter to CaSE in March 2015, David Cameron wrote that “a Conservative government will be committed to investing in science and engineering because we want to see our strong and worldwide reputation in this hugely important area continue to go from strength to strength.”
Over the summer it is likely that the Conservative Government will conduct a spending review, which is expected to cover the full term of this Parliament up to 2020. This will determine departmental budgets and how much money the government will invest in science and engineering.
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