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A guide to Science in Parliament and Government: 2009-2010 A Publication of the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee Useful Information Sources How Parliament Works (R. Rogers and R. Walters 2004) Published by Pearson Longman (ISBN 0-582-43744-X); a book describing Parliament as an institution and how it functions. Dod's Civil Service CompanionAn annual publication by Dod's Parliamentary Communications (www.dodsparlicom.com)
providing up to date bio graphics and departmental information about the UK Civil Service, covering Departments of State, Executive Agencies and Non Departmental Public Bodies.
A fortnightly newspaper for civil servants and parliamentarians charged with developing, influencing and implementing policy in Whitehall and Westminster. The paper highlights major policy initiatives, parliamentary events, announcements, consultations and key issues within the devolved assemblies. For more information, editorial, advertising and subscription queries, please email info@dodsparlicom.com or call 020 7091 7510. Science in ParliamentThe Journal of the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee published quarterly. Science in Parliament presents a record of science and technology within the Houses of Parliament and the European Community. For the scientific community it provides information and briefings supplied to Members of Parliament on scientific subjects. Each issue includes reports on authoritative addresses to the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee, reports on the activities of the Science and Technology Select Committee in the House of Lords and a summary of the briefings provided for MP's by the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology and the Science and Environment Section if the House of Commons Library. The journal also contains detailed digests of debates and Parliamentary Questions in the UK Parliament. A Science Directory provides a source of expert advice on scientific and technological subjects. Obtained by subscription or membership of the P&SC. www.scienceinparliament.org.uk The Government Public Service WebsiteProvides information and links to public services, role and function of Parliament sources of information and news. www.direct.gov.uk The Stationery OfficeThe Stationery Office (TSO) has published official and regulatory information for the UK Government, Parliament and Assemblies for 200 years. To obtain published reports in hardcopy visit the TSO website www.tsoshop.co.uk or telephone 0845 7023 474. Westminster Explained SeminarsThe Westminster Explained Seminars cover a range of subjects including:
The UK Parliament website (www.parliament.uk ) sets out up-to-date links to current and future business of the Houses of Parliament including: debates, votes, proceedings, bills before Parliament, Parliamentary Committees and the week ahead. This site is prepared and managed by Resources Computing International Ltd. |