POST is the in-house source of independent analysis of public policy issues related to science and technology for the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Its aim is to inform parliamentary debate on these issues by a variety of means:
- Publishing POSTnotes (short briefing notes) and longer reports. Focussing upon current science and technology issues to anticipate policy implications for parliamentarians.
- Supporting Select Committees, with informal advice, oral briefings, data analyses, background papers or follow-up research.
- Informing both Houses on public dialogue activities in science and technology.
- Organising discussions to stimulate debate on a wide range of topical issues, from small working groups to large lectures.
