EUROPEAN INTERPARLIAMENTARY SPACE CONFERENCE

Early day motion 2174, tabled 27 October 2009 by Nigel Evans (Conservative). Signed by 28 members.

That this House welcomes the 11th Annual European Interparliamentary Space Conference; recognises that space has a vital role to play in areas such as climate change, humanitarian aid, defence, telecommunications, television and travel; notes that the UK's interest in space generates £6.5 billion and 68,000 jobs; and calls on the Government to increase awareness and education in the benefits of space and continue its support of the UK and European space programmes.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Liberal Democrat 6, Conservative 3, DUP 2, Respect 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.