How the study worked

The Working Group sought a wide range of views in the ways outlined on the Evidence page. Written evidence, and summary reports of workshops, meetings and other oral evidence sessions were posted on this dedicated website as they became available, and comments on evidence was requested. The report has been prepared by the Working Group on the basis of evidence collected and their own expertise. The report has undergone a rigorous peer review process by a review group comprising Fellows of both Academies. It has been endorsed by the Council of the Royal Society and approved for publication by the Royal Academy of Engineering. The study was conducted independently of Government, which was not involved in the selection of the Working Group members or its methods of working, and which did not view the report before it was printed.