DIGITAL 60 DAY

Early day motion 1803, tabled 16 June 2008 by Andrew Miller (Labour). Signed by 50 members.

That this House notes that 20th June 2008 is Digital 60 Day, the 60th anniversary of the birth of the world's first stored program digital computer; welcomes the fact that this pioneering machine was designed and built at the University of Manchester; believes that Digital 60 Day illustrates the role scientists and engineers in the North West have played in contributing to global scientific and technological progress; and recognises the unique contribution of high level research and development facilities sited in the North West, and their continuing importance in ensuring Britain remains a world leader in modern scientific and technological excellence.

Signatures by party: Labour 40, Liberal Democrat 6, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.