Lib Dems pass motion to review science advice

Party conference also calls for support for scientific publishers

The Liberal Democrats have agreed to call for reforms to government scientific advice, as part of a drive for more public oversight of policymaking.

At their first party conference under the leadership of Ed Davey (pictured), members agreed a motion committing the party to push for more independence of scientific advisers and government statisticians by 455 votes for to 37 against.