NATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING COMPETITION

Early day motion 282, tabled 30 November 2009 by Barry Sheerman (Labour). Signed by 41 members.

That this House welcomes the high quality of entries for the National Science and Engineering Competition, which closed on 30 October 2009; applauds the innovation, imagination and understanding of all the young people who entered the competition; appreciates the dedication of teachers in inspiring these young people; looks forward to The Big Bang: UK Young Scientists' and Engineers' Fair in Manchester on 11 to 13 March 2010 which will include the finals of the competition; and welcomes the continuing support of hon. Members from across the House for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Signatures by party: Labour 22, Liberal Democrat 8, Conservative 5, DUP 3, Independent 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.