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CHARLES DARWIN DAY

Early day motion 706, tabled 22 January 2002 by Ashok Kumar (Labour). Signed by 45 members.

That this House notes the scientific achievements of Charles Darwin in the face of centuries of religious dogma; welcomes proposals for the creation of a 'Charles Darwin Day' in recognition of the ground-breaking work of the British scientist responsible for the theory of evolution by natural selection; and calls for Darwin's birthday, 12th February, to be designated a public holiday, in honour of one of the fathers of modern science.

Signatures by party: Labour 34, Liberal Democrat 6, Labour/Co-operative 3, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.