GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR SCIENCE

Early day motion 926, tabled 5 July 2000 by Ian Gibson (Labour). Signed by 50 members.

That this House welcomes the commitment of ú1 billion to support the science infrastructure in United Kingdom universities, which illustrates the Government's support for a strong science base which results in contributions like the human genome project, which will benefit mankind and furthers the Government's intention to support innovation and a knowledge-based economy; and further notes that the support for PhD students in the announcement is a major advance which should help attract the brightest brains into the fields of science and technology.

Signatures by party: Labour 40, Labour/Co-operative 6, Liberal Democrat 3, UUP 1.