Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Brian Iddon (Labour), on Thursday, 6 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 67 members in total.

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THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY'S CHEMISTRY WEEK 2003

That this House marks the launch of the Royal Society of Chemistry's biennial nationwide Chemistry Week 2003; notes that among its key objectives is a commitment to encourage an interest in science among young people; applauds the efforts that are being made throughout the United Kingdom, especially by teachers in primary and secondary schools, to revitalise the science curriculum and to convey the excitement of science to pupils and students; further notes the very wide range of activities organised by the Society in local communities all over the country which are designed to illustrate this year's Chemistry Week theme of Chemistry's Pleasure; and further notes the unrivalled contribution that the study of chemistry and the chemical sciences have made and continue to make to our understanding of nature, to the quality of life, and to the knowledge economy of the 21st Century.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1882 

Session

2002-03

Registered interest declared

Yes

Subjects

Chemistry Royal Society of Chemistry Chemistry Week

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk