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Written question asked by Evan Harris (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 19 February 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 February 2007. It was answered by Lord Darling of Roulanish (Labour) on Thursday, 22 February 2007 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Science Centres

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment he has made of (a) performance of UK science centres and (b) the adequacy of funding for those centres.
Answer

Science centres are one of many ways in which enthusiasm for science can be generated among young people. My Department is providing £500,000 over two years to help science centres become financially viable. Responsibility for funding and performance of these centres is a matter for the centres themselves.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
457 c896W;457 c879W; 122149
Session
2006-07
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Museums and galleries Science
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk