PROPOSED NEW EUROPEAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Early day motion 1655, tabled 15 February 2006 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 12 members.

That this House notes that European investment levels in research and development are significantly lower than in the United States and Japan; supports the European Commission's proposed European Institute of Technology with its role of providing further investment in European universities and research programmes; views this planned initiative as a significant step forward in achieving fulfilment of the Lisbon Agenda; and recommends the new body be located either within the United Kingdom or in one of the new Member States.

Signatures by party: Labour 9, Liberal Democrat 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.