The Association has written to Matthew Hancock MP, Minister at the Cabinet Office, in regard to the government’s proposal to introduce restrictions on the use/dissemination of research-based evidence generated through government funding: the clause reads that such evidence cannot be used to “support activity intended to influence or attempt to influence Parliament, government or political parties … or attempting to influence legislative or regulatory action”. The Letter which expresses our collective concern, one that is shared across the research community, can be found here.