UK needs ‘updated list of experts’ for chemical and nuclear emergencies

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MPs are concerned the country may not have enough scientific advisors to help deal with a disaster

The UK needs to ensure there are enough scientific experts that can advise the government and inform the public in case of a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear emergency, a House of Commons Science and Technology Committee inquiry has found. Their report also warns there is ‘a confusing landscape of organisations and acronyms’ that might limit the access to scientific information in such cases.