Council for Science and Technology

The Council for Science and Technology is an Independent advisory body serving the UK Prime Minister and Cabinet. Its remit crosses government departments, covering scientific capability, innovation and the opportunities and risks of emerging technologies. It is co-chaired by the Government Chief Scientific Adviser and an Independent chair. [Council remit](https://www.GOV.UK/government/organisations/council-for-Science-and-technology/about)

The council considers how research, skills and international partnerships can support the United Kingdom’s long-term capacity in Science and technology. It can examine questions requested by ministers as well as issues its members consider important. Its role concerns strategic policy advice rather than the evaluation of individual research projects. Recommendations inform decisions by government; the council does not itself turn those recommendations into departmental policy. [Responsibilities](https://www.GOV.UK/government/organisations/council-for-Science-and-technology/about)