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Session 2005-06 Publications on the internet Science and Technology Committee Publications

Science and Technology - Sixth Report Here you can browse the report together with the Proceedings of the Committee. The published report was ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 20 July 2006. Contents Terms of Reference Summary 1  Introduction Scientific advice to Government inquiry 2  Background The Identity Cards Scheme Management Overview of proposed technology Biometrics Information and communication technology 3  Stakeholder engagement Consultations Transparency Clarity 4  Sources of scientific advice Advisory committees Biometrics Academia and learned societies UK computing community London School of Economics Identity Project Industry Co-ordination within Government International models 5  The evidence base Trials Biometrics Information and communication technology Research and development Technology and operating costs Social science 6  The treatment of risk Treatment of risk ICT system System architecture Security 7  Public engagement and communication 8  Conclusion Conclusions and recommendations Formal minutes Witnesses Written evidence Reports from the Science and Technology Committee List of Oral Evidences Wednesday 22 March 2006 Wednesday 3 May 2006 Wednesday 14 June 2006 Written Evidence

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