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STFC response to Science and Technology Committee report on Astronomy and Particle Physics

The Science and Technology Facilities Council welcomes the report into particle physics and astronomy released today by the House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee, and we thank the Committee for their ongoing interest in these important scientific disciplines.

We share the Committee's concern to ensure that particle and nuclear physics and astronomy in the UK remain world class, and note in particular the Committee's support for an expanded programme of outreach and public engagement.

Particle and nuclear physics and astronomy, with space science and the other disciplines we support, play a crucial role in inspiring younger people to become involved in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

STFC will now examine the report's recommendations in detail and respond in due course with our sponsoring department.

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