Our Work in Parliament

The Royal Society of Chemistry is the leading scientific society in building bridges between the scientific community and Parliament. 

Operating under its Royal Charter "to serve the public interest" the RSC undertakes a wide range of Parliamentary activity designed to offer assistance to MP's and Peers on all sides of both Houses at a time when more and more issues they face have a scientific aspect to them. 

MP's and Peers are provided with Parliamentary briefings on science issues that arise in Parliament: whether for Questions, Ministerial Statements, Committee and Report Stages of Bills, or Adjournment Debates as well as submissions to Government or Select Committees. Over recent years the RSC has been referred to in Hansard over 150 separate occasions.

We actively build relationships with major devolved bodies in the UK, especially the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Assembly, provide assistance to UK MEPs and contribute to major EU events. 

Special events are organised within the House including:

• Parliamentary Links Day
• Science and the General Election
• Voice of the Future
• Archives for Africa 
• Parliamentary Receptions 

These events are supported by every single major science and engineering organisation helping us to raise the profile of science amongst Parliamentarians.