Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology

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The UK Parliament office that produces impartial research on science and technology policy issues.

Category: Parliamentary documents and sources Public bodies and agencies Technology and data

Abbreviation: POST

Also used as: POST, Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology, POST UK Parliament, science and technology office

Official website: Visit POST

Source / explainer: Read UK Parliament information on research publications

Last reviewed: 21 August 2026

The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology is a UK Parliament office that produces impartial research on science, technology and evidence-related policy issues. It helps Parliament understand research evidence and emerging developments. Its publications can support scrutiny of subjects such as artificial intelligence, health, energy, environment and data.

Related terms

Commons LibraryThe House of Commons research service that publishes impartial briefings for MPs and the public.Lords LibraryThe House of Lords research service that publishes impartial briefings for Lords business.Research BriefingAn impartial parliamentary research publication explaining an issue, bill, debate or policy area.
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