In her role as GCSA she is responsible for providing scientific advice to the Prime Minister and members of cabinet, advising the government on aspects of policy on science and technology, and ensuring and improving the quality and use of scientific evidence and advice in government.
Expert, timely, and trustworthy science advice is vital for developing strategy and taking policy decisions that build a country fit for the future. In her talk, ‘60 years of the Government Chief Science Adviser: Putting excellent science advice at the heart of decision making’, Dame Angela will set out her priorities for ensuring science advice is central to decision making.