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SUMMARY:The future of science in Parliament - Dr Evan Harris\, former MP f
 or Oxford West and Abingdon\, and Dr Julian Huppert\, MP for Cambridge
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CONTACT:Jackie Ouchikh
DESCRIPTION:Our fourth Distinguished Lecture will explore the "future of s
 cience in Parliament":http://csap.org.uk/events/article/default.aspx?objid
 =9273 through the first-hand accounts of two of the strongest advocates of
  science in Parliament over the past decade\, *Dr Evan Harris*\, former MP
  for Oxford West and Abingdon\, and *Dr Julian Huppert*\, MP for Cambridge
 .\n\nThe Chancellor recently announced that he views science as vital to B
 ritain’s future economic success. The science budget remains ring-fenced
  and protected from the worst cuts. However\, there will be a real-term re
 duction in the science budget of 10% over four years and questions remain 
 about £2 billion of other research funding and capital budget.\n\nLeading
  the lecture on 19 November\, Dr Harris will give his perspective\, from m
 ore than 10 years in parliament\, on the key challenges that lie ahead in 
 respect of science policy\, evidence-based policy making and government sp
 ending priorities. Dr Huppert will give his own perspective and discuss ho
 w he hopes the government will meet these challenges.\n\n*Venue*\nThis lec
 ture will be held in Murray Edwards College on 19 November (5 - 7pm) and w
 ill be followed by drinks in Buckingham House Foyer.\n\n*How to register*\
 nTo reserve your place\, please send an email to jackie.ouchikh@csap.cam.a
 c.uk.
LOCATION:Buckingham House Lecture Theatre\, Murray Edwards College\, Hunti
 ngdon Road\, Cambridge CB3 0DF
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