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Chief scientific advisers and their officials: an introduction. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Guidance and induction material for incoming departmental chief scientific advisers and their support teams. Covers providing scientific and engineering advice, strategic thinking and other aspects of the role.

Internet only 		10/129423-11-2010 A4
29 Pages
Classification of chrysotile asbestos: letter from Sir John Beddington to Iain Duncan Smith. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Letter dated 11 May 2011 from Sir John Beddington, Chief Scientific Adviser. Gives his opinion on the classification of chrysotile asbestos to Iain Duncan Smith, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.

Internet only 		11/94326-05-2011 A4
3 Pages
Code of practice for scientific advisory committees: a consultation by the Government Chief Scientific Adviser. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Sought views on the update of the code of practice for scientific advisory committees (CoPSAC) - URN 07/1570, which sets out good practice for scientific advisory committees. Responses were due by 10 December 2010. See 11/1382 for the revised code of practice.

In stock 		10/105117-09-2010 A4
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Code of practice for scientific advisory committees: CoPSAC 2011. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Provides guidance on all aspects of scientific advisory committee (SAC) governance. Covers the relationship between a committee and its sponsoring body and the conduct and responsibility of the committee in discharging its functions for that body. CoPSAC includes good practice in recruitment and appointment to committees, their operation and the provision of support and advice to Ministers and sponsoring departments.

Internet only 		11/138222-11-2011
40 Pages
Consultation on the code of practice for scientific advisory committees - September 2010: summary of responses and Government response to consultation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Summary of responses and the Government response to the consultation (URN 10/1051) on the update of the code of practice for scientific advisory committees (07/1570), which sets out good practice for scientific advisory committees.

Internet only 		11/76715-07-2011 A4
22 Pages
Factsheet: Government science & engineering (GSE) mentoring scheme. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Explains how the Government science & engineering (GSE) mentoring scheme works.

Internet only 		11/130630-09-2011 A4
1 Pages
Food, energy, water and the climate: a perfect storm of global events? (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Describes the linked global challenges on food, water, energy and climate security. Investigates the major contribution that science and technology can make, by providing practical solutions.

Internet only 		09/163530-04-2009 A4
9 Pages
GSE continuous professional development handbook: a guide to professional development for government science and engineering [draft]. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Draft guidance for scientists and engineers (GSE) in Government. Covers planning and managing professional development for GSE professionals. Feedback was due by 31 October 2011.

Internet only 		11/126225-08-2011 A4
33 Pages
Guidelines on scientific analysis in policy making: a consultation by the government chief scientific adviser. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation. The guideline on scientific analysis in policy making is a high-level document aimed at the way policy-makers obtain and use scientific analysis in policy-making. Consultation period ended 12 August 2005.

Internet only 		05/106613-05-2005 A4
17 Pages
Guidelines on scientific analysis in policy making: a consultation by the Government Chief Scientific Adviser. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation that sought views on the update of the Government Chief Scientific Adviser’s guidelines on scientific analysis in policy making (URN 05/1552), which provide a high-level framework for addressing the way in which Government departments obtain and use science and engineering advice in policy-making. Consultation period ended 9 February 2010.

In stock 		09/146317-11-2009 A4
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Guidelines on scientific analysis in policy making: Government response to the public consultation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The Government response to the consultation held between November 2009 and February 2010, URN 09/1463, to inform the revision of the guidelines on scientific analysis in policy making.

Internet only 		10/99211-06-2010 A4
16 Pages
Head of science and engineering profession: annual report 2008/2009. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

First annual report for the Head of science and engineering profession (HoSEP) network covering the period from April 2008 to March 2009. Outlines the progress made in building, supporting and championing the profession, and identifies the key deliverables for the next year.

Internet only 		09/163730-06-2009 A4
13 Pages
The Government Chief Scientific Adviser's guidelines on the use of scientific and engineering advice in policy making. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

High-level framework to address how scientific and engineering advice should be sought and applied to enhance the ability of Government policy makers to make better informed decisions. Aims to encourage Government Departments to identify issues early, draw on a wide range of expert advice, adopt an open and transparent approach, explain publicly the reasons for policy decisions, and work collectively throughout the scientific advisory process.

Internet only 		10/66901-07-2010 A4
21 Pages
The Government Office for Science: annual review [March 2010]. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

2009 annual review of the Government Office for Science. Provides the key highlights for the year in Government science.

In stock 		10/P9530-03-2010 A4
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The Government Office for Science: annual review 2010-2011. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Government Office for Science annual report of main activities and achievements from January 2010 to March 2011. Covers science activity across Government and highlights the key issues for the year.

Internet only 		11/P9511-07-2011 A4
37 Pages