Not much by way of details for this one, but when you have such an influential and eloquent line-up, you don’t need a précis to know this will be a stimulating debate:

Lord Drayson (Labour) Minister for Science & Innovation

Adam Afriyie MP (Conservative), Shadow Minister for Science & Innovation

Dr Evan Harris MP (Liberal Democrat), Science Spokesman

The three politicians will lock horns over their parties’ science policies at the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Savoy Place on 13 January. Tickets are free (and include drinks and canapés), but must be booked in advance.