Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor David Cairns (Labour), on Wednesday, 8 July 2009, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 53 members in total.

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JAMES WATT AND THE EUROPEAN UNION

That this House acknowledges the magnificent contribution to science made by Greenock-born inventor James Watt; notes that since 1889 his surname has been used internationally to denote a unit of power; is therefore dismayed at moves by the European Union to replace the traditional Watt measurement with the Lumen; is concerned that this may lead to confusion among consumers; believes that this runs contrary to recent moves to celebrate the achievement of British scientists; and calls on the Government to block this proposal and ensure that the Watt remains a common unit of power.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1831 

Session

2008-09

Other sponsors

Siobhain McDonagh

Sandra Osborne

Joan Ryan

Jim Sheridan

Tom Harris

Subjects

EU law Science

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk