THE ROYAL INSTITUTION, 21 ALBERMARLE STREET

Early day motion 944, tabled 21 January 2013 by Valerie Vaz (Labour). Signed by 16 members.

That this House is concerned that The Royal Institution (RI) may be selling the building at 21 Albemarle Street; notes that this was the workplace of Sir Humphry Davy and Michael Faraday and other leading British scientists; further notes that this is the place where 10 elements were discovered and where Michael Faraday first demonstrated the power of electricity; is concerned that The RI, which is a focus for children's first experience in science particularly with the Christmas lectures founded by Michael Faraday in 1825, may be lost; welcomes the fact that interest in science is on the increase among girls and boys; and calls on the Government to ensure that The RI's legacy of Britain's contribution to science continues and remains in the building at 21 Albemarle Street as the place for discovery, innovation, inspiration and imagination.

Signatures by party: Labour 10, Liberal Democrat 3, Conservative 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.