Prime Minister's question asked in the House of Commons, by Mohammad Sarwar (Labour). It was answered on Wednesday, 2 July 2008 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

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Question: My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister may be aware of my early-day motion condemning the Scottish Executive's decision to slash funding for Glasgow science centre from £1.7 million to £1.08 million, which threatens its financial viability. Glasgow science centre is a unique facility that attracts thousands of visitors and has been awarded five-star status by Visit Scotland. Does he share the anger of my constituents and the people of Scotland who use this unique facility and call on the Scottish Executive to reverse this short-sighted decision?

Answer: My hon. Friend is absolutely right. He is asking a question about what affects the Glasgow people—that is, a 40 per cent. cut in funding to Glasgow science centre as a result of a decision by the SNP Administration. We have doubled science expenditure in this country and we are encouraging young people to visit science centres. It is unfortunate that funding in Glasgow has been cut as a result of the SNP's decision, and it will live to regret that.

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