In March 2011 the Select Committee launched an inquiry into whether the UK's research and development capability is sufficient to meet its energy needs up to 2050, and what the Government may need to do to address any shortfalls. Their report published in November 2011 included 14 recommendations.
Government's response to the Committee’s report, published on 17 February 2012, sets out a number of actions to be taken in light of the Committee’s recommendations.
ONR welcomes the report and the Government's response and will play a full part in supporting the Government's Chief Scientific Advisor, Sir John Beddington and his team as they take this work forward.