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THE SKY AT NIGHT

Early day motion 1229, tabled 27 March 2007 by Bob Spink (Conservative). Signed by 52 members.

That this House notes the 50th anniversary of The Sky at Night; congratulates all involved in the oldest television science programme in the world and particularly its irrepressible, charming and able presenter Sir Patrick Moore; acknowledges the programme's contribution to increasing awareness in, understanding of and enthusiasm for the universe, astronomy and therefore science across all age groups; looks forward to the 650th programme, to be screened on 24th April; and calls on the BBC to continue to cherish this much loved national institution.

Signatures by party: Labour 28, Liberal Democrat 14, Conservative 4, DUP 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.