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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Nigel Evans (Conservative), on Thursday, 16 July 2009, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 34 members in total.


40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE APOLLO 11 MOON LANDING

That this House commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing and the historic moment that Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon; recognises the importance of space exploration and technology; understands that the enduring legacy of Apollo 11 is responsible for the advancement of many industries including medicine, telecommunications, defence, travel, entertainment and other space programmes; and calls on the Government to continue the UK's commitment to the space programme and to support the UK's aerospace industry.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE APOLLO 11 MOON LANDING (1922A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Brian Iddon (primary, Labour) and tabled on Monday, 20 July 2009. It has been signed by 7 members in total.
after `moon;', insert `recognises the role of astronaut Michael Collins, who piloted the orbiting mothership Columbia that released and recovered Eagle;'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1922 
1922A1 
Session
2008-09
Other sponsors
Paul Keetch
Lindsay Hoyle
Adam Price
Laurence Robertson
Sammy Wilson
Subjects
Innovation
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk