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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Michael Marshall (Conservative), on Monday, 26 November 1990, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 81 members in total.


SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT FOR EDUCATION

That this House is aware of the importance of science teaching and research and development, noting the success of the micro-computers in schools programme; is very concerned at the lack of state-of-the-art scientific equipment in secondary and higher education; urges Her Majesty's Government to introduce fiscal incentives to encourage high-tech equipment and computer manufacturers to donate their latest products to educational establishments, believes this will enhance science learning and research and development in the United Kingdom; further notes the considerable success of similar measures in the United States of America; and draws attention to the support of higher education for this proposal.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
118 
Session
1990-91
Subjects
Computers Equipment
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk