Can anyone throw any light on the proposal described in section 3.76 of the
pre-budget report?
"The Government's goal is for the UK public to be confident about the
governance, regulation and use of science and technology - by both
government and business - and to be actively engaged in scientific debate.
To build on the progress made in this area through the Sciencewise
Programme, the Government will establish an Expert Resource Centre for
Public Dialogue on Science and Innovation to assist all parts of government
in enabling public debate on science and technology-related topics. The
Centre will develop and disseminate good practice on public dialogue across
government and its non-departmental public bodies, resulting in a culture
where public dialogue is seen as a fundamental part of science and
technology policy development."
For example, I wonder what they mean by "an Expert Resource Centre for
Public Dialogue on Science and Innovation".
And what is behind the plan to "develop and disseminate good practice on
public dialogue across government and its non-departmental public bodies"?
I would have thought that being open about what is going on would be a
start, not an accusation that you could throw at those bits of Government
that are trying to emasculate the Freedom of Information Act.
Anyway, whatever the reasons, looks like the gravy train keeps running for
those who are trying to hammer some understanding of PEST into Government.
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