George Freeman FRSA MP was elected as Chair of the Parliamentary & Scientific Committee APPG on 30th July 2024.
George is a former Minister of State for Science, Technology and Innovation, and Chair of the No10 Policy Board, 2016-17.
He has been the Member of Parliament for Mid-Norfolk since 2010.
George also serves as a member of the House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee, having been elected in November 2024.
George Freeman FRSA MP was elected as Chair of the Parliamentary & Scientific Committee APPG on 30th July 2024.
George is a former Minister of State for Science, Technology and Innovation, and Chair of the No10 Policy Board, 2016-17.
He has been the Member of Parliament for Mid-Norfolk since 2010.
George also serves as a member of the House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee, having been elected in November 2024.
Tuesday 20th May
Discussion meeting in the Houses of Parliament which we are holding in partnership with the National Physical Laboratory. The 20th May is World Metrology Day and this year we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention – a milestone that underscores a century and a half of international collaboration in measurement science.
5.15pm
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Tuesday 20th May
Discussion meeting in the Houses of Parliament which we are holding in partnership with the National Physical Laboratory. The 20th May is World Metrology Day and this year we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention – a milestone that underscores a century and a half of international collaboration in measurement science.
5.15pm
‘‘Overcoming Challenges in Patent Protection for UK SMEs’’ – Tuesday 17th June
In partnership with the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA)
5.15pm to 6.30pm, Houses of Parliament
Chairman’s Reception 7.00pm to 7.30pm, Committee Room 4a, House of Lords Committee Corridor, Palace of Westminster
Parliamentary and Scientific Committee Annual Lunch – Tuesday 1st July
Cholmondeley Room and Terrace, House of Lords
‘‘Engineering Innovations in Chemical Processes’’ – Tuesday 14th October
In partnership with the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
Details to follow
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