Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Mark Lazarowicz (Labour and Co-operative Party), on Monday, 24 November 2008, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 10 members in total.

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JAMES CLERK MAXWELL STATUE

That this House welcomes the unveiling of a statue to the great Scottish scientist James Clerk Maxwell, taking place in George Street, Edinburgh on 25th November 2008; recognises that Clerk Maxwell is one of the most influential scientists of all time, his discovery of the nature of electromagnetic waves paving the way for radio, television, radar and the mobile telephone; congratulates the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the many donors who made the monument possible; believes it is right there should be public recognition of the achievements of Clerk Maxwell in the city of his birth; and hopes that wider appreciation of the works of great Scottish scientists and engineers will inspire new generations to seek to follow in their footsteps.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

JAMES CLERK MAXWELL STATUE (2554A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Peter Bottomley (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Tuesday, 25 November 2008. It has been signed by 1 members in total.

after `telephone;', insert `; notes his leadership at the Cavendish, Cambridge and his collaboration with William Garnett'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

2554 

2554A1 

Session

2007-08

Other sponsors

Ian Gibson

Gavin Strang

Brian Iddon

Russell Brown

Ian Davidson

Subjects

Cultural heritage Science

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk