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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lord Stunell (Liberal Democrat), on Friday, 29 November 2013, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 21 members in total.


PRESERVATION OF THE UK'S INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE

That this House is concerned that the future of two historic textile machines, unique examples of innovative nylon and polyester yarn-making equipment from the 1950s, may be at risk following reorganisation of exhibits at the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Manchester; notes that the Fluflon and air-jet weaving machines are irreplaceable artefacts from the UK's hey-day of artificial fibre textile development; and calls on the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport to work with MOSI to secure their safe preservation for posterity.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
824 
Session
2013-14
Other sponsors
Lord Brady of Altrincham
Martin Caton
Nigel Evans
John Leech
David Simpson
Subjects
Manufacturing industries
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk