Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Michael Fabricant (Conservative). It was answered by David Lammy (Labour) on Thursday, 16 October 2008 on behalf of the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills.
Physics and Astronomy
- Question
- What the Government's policy is on the future of physics and astronomy teaching in universities.
- Answer
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Physics has been designated as a strategically important subject and we have asked the Higher Education Funding Council to work with others to increase and sustain both the demand for and supply of physics graduates. We are pleased that the number of physics and astronomy students has increased.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 480 c912
- 227254
- Session
- 2007-08
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Higher education Science Astronomy Physics
- Link
- View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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