September 29, 2015

the Spending Review – science makes the case

In the run up to the 2015 election, David Cameron stated: “You can be assured 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.”

With further cuts in overall government spending heralded in the Spending Review and departments such as Business, Innovation and Skills being asked to model 25% and 40% cuts, what might this mean for UK science and engineering and, ultimately, the Government’s long-term economic plan to deliver sustainable growth, create more jobs and help secure a better future?

Leaders of the science and engineering community came to the SMC to discuss their case for increased funding.

Roundup comments accompanied this briefing.

Speakers:

Sir Paul Nurse, President of The Royal Society

Prof. Dame Ann Dowling, President of the Royal Academy of Engineering

Mr Ian Blatchford, Director of the Science Museum

Dr Rebecca Lumsden, Head of Science Policy, Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry