Parliamentary Link Scheme

The RSC runs an innovative and pioneering scheme - the Parliamentary Link Scheme - which provides for the many MPs from all three major parties who currently participate.

The Link Scheme provides a means of mutual contact between the RSC Link and the MP, and a mechanism to offer briefing and material to the MP which may be of assistance.

An MP joining the system is "linked" with a member of the RSC who lives in that MP's constituency and to whom the MP can turn to for advice and/or scientific assistance on chemical science, or on any matter concerning the RSC. The MP is also provided with background briefing material by the RSC directly on subjects concerning chemical science whenever they arise (whether in legislation, Parliamentary Questions, general or adjournment debates etc) in the course of the weekly cycle of parliamentary business.

The Link MPs receive occasional invitations to events organised by the RSC: most important is the annual Parliamentary Links Day. This is held at the House of Commons and takes the form of a morning session featuring short presentations by specially invited speakers followed by a luncheon which provides an opportunity for Link MPs and RSC Links to meet informally.