Professor David Cope, Director of the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) spoke to Japanese officials at JLGC today about the work of the office, particularly its international dimension. The talk addressed not only its advisory role on issues as diverse as the menace of chewing gum in the urban environment and local authority food hygiene regimes, but also the capacity of city councils in technology assessment globally. JLGC holds a regular Speaker Series, where outside experts address staff from the centre and other Japanese public and academic bodies in London.
