Committee on Education, Science and Technology

Committee Type: 

Functions of the Committee

Functions of the Committee: 

Functions of the Committee on Education, Science and Technology

  • Study, report and make recommendations to the Government through the House on the mandate, management and operations of the Ministries of Education and Science, Technology and Vocational Training and/or agencies under their portfolio.
  • Carry out detailed scrutiny of certain activities being undertaken by the Ministries of Education and Science, Technology and Vocational Training; departments and/or agencies under their portfolio and make appropriate recommendations to the House for ultimate consideration by the Government.
  • Make, if considered necessary, recommendations to the Government on the need to review certain policies and/or certain existing legislation.
  • Consider any Bills that may be referred to it by the House.