The Parliamentary and Scientific Committee

The Department for Transport (DfT) is responsible for the delivery of a reliable, safe and secure transport system that responds to the needs of individuals and businesses while safeguarding the environment. The DfT is led by the Secretary of State for Transport, a Minister of State and two Parliamentary Under Secretary's of State. The Minister of State is supported by a Chief Scientific Adviser, who in turn is supported by the Research and Technology Strategy Division (RTS).

The RTS Division:

• Provide central, strategic guidance on Research Programme Management.
• Represents DfT interests in Government Science, Engineering and Technology policy.
• Coordinates research needs across the department.
• Links Research Programmes with national and international programmes.
• Organise scientific advice in new policy areas and techniques.
• Work to integrate research into DfT strategy for evidence based policy.
• Develop the roles of science professionals within DfT.

Contact Details

Website:	www.dft.gov.uk
Address:	Department for Transport, Great Minster House, 76 Marsham Street, London SW1P 4DR
Telephone:	020 7944 8300
Email:	ers@dft.gsi.gov.uk