Every year the Chancellor of the Exchequer makes a major speech to the House of Commons on the state of the national finances and the Government's future plans for the economy. This statement is known as the Budget. In this recording listen to
In this podcast, Chandy Nath and Sarah Bunn from the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) discuss what a counterfeit medicine is, the risks they pose and how the government and industry are working to tackle this problem.
Could our children one day be taught by robots? Will robots soon be caring for the elderly? Worldwide, robotic technology is playing an increasing role in human lives in areas ranging from service to space exploration as well as in the military
John Pullinger, the Commons Librarian and Director General of Information Services, talks about the information services Parliament provides for the general public.
Lord Soley turns the tables on Nick Robinson, the BBC's political correspondent, quizzing him on the impact of 24-hour media on politics, parliamentarians and the public's perception of Parliament.
Hear about the prospects of regenerative medicine from a range of experts who attended a seminar organised by the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology.
What's the significance of the State Opening of Parliament? Key players involved explain the purpose of the ceremony and the Queen's Speech and talk about what happens after the event.
What's the significance of the State Opening of Parliament? Key players involved explain the purpose of the ceremony and the Queen's Speech and talk about what happens after the event.
In this podcast we listen to Mari Takayanagi from the Parliamentary Archives talk about what the archives has to offer on-line and in the Victoria Tower at the Houses of Parliament.
In this podcast we listen to volunteers and experts from the National Young Volunteers Service talking about their Voicebox project a modern day twist on writing to your MP.
In this podcast we look at how 'short term thinking' affects all aspects of our lives, from our own health right through to global issues like climate change.
Biofuels are a pressing topic for the UK parliament and have featured many times in parliamentary debate. In this pilot parliamentary podcast we find out what MPs, Peers and parliamentary researchers have to say and talk to leading figures from