That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Chemistry for its pioneering organisation of the event, Science and the General Election 2010, to be held in the Attlee Suite on 9 March 2010 at 7.30pm; recognises that the Society has organised this debate on science `to serve the public interest' in conjunction with the House of Commons Select Committee on Science and Technology and major UK science and engineering organisations including the Royal Society, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Physics, the Society of Biology, the Campaign for Science and Engineering, the Geological Society, the Royal Astronomical Society and others; acknowledges the growing interest in debating science and engineering issues prior to the General Election; recognises that science and engineering will play a vitally important part in a wide range of issues facing the next Parliament and the next Government; and hopes that right hon. and hon. Members from all sides of the House and members of the science and engineering community will be able to benefit from listening to the Parliamentary representatives of the major parties who will be taking part in this debate.

That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Chemistry for its pioneering organisation of the event, Science and the General Election 2010, to be held in the Attlee Suite on 9 March 2010 at 7.30pm; recognises that the Society has organised this debate on science `to serve the public interest'...

That this House welcomes and supports National Science and Engineering Week, 12 to 21 March 2010 and the What on Earth nature-spotting project to highlight biodiversity in the UK; calls on the public to go out into parks and gardens and to rediscover and appreciate the wealth of biodiversity around them; notes the International Year of Biodiversity 2010 and the work of hundreds of schools, community groups, science centres and museums across the country which are organising events and activities in celebration of National Science and Engineering Week; and welcomes the continuing support for science, technology, engineering and mathematics by hon. Members from all sides of the House.

That this House welcomes and supports National Science and Engineering Week, 12 to 21 March 2010 and the What on Earth nature-spotting project to highlight biodiversity in the UK; calls on the public to go out into parks and gardens and to rediscover and appreciate the wealth of biodiversity around...

That this House welcomes the Government's decision to ask the Training and Development Agency to review the Qualified Teacher Status standards; notes that the number of school students choosing to study physical science subjects post-16 has fallen over the last 25 years and that many studies have indicated a major decline in positive attitudes from students towards science; further notes the report, Initial Teacher Education and the Outdoor Classroom produced jointly by the Field Studies Council (FSC) and the Association for Science Education (ASE) and its recommendations, commonly known as the Malham Protocol, which seeks to reverse this trend; recognises that outdoor learning helps young people learn about assessing and managing risk and is an inspirational approach to teaching science; further notes with concern that there are currently a number of barriers to improving fieldwork, including Initial Teacher Training, which is not working effectively enough to help produce sufficient numbers of high quality teachers with the confidence, competence and commitment to teach outdoor science to the next generation of children and young people; further notes with concern that Qualified Teacher Status standard 30 only requires that trainee teachers should be able to identify opportunities for out-of-school learning, with no requirement for trainees to plan, organise, take part in, and lead outdoor learning activities; congratulates the FSC and the ASE on their work to improve teacher training; and calls for Qualified Teacher Status standard 30 to be strengthened in order to provide an incentive for fieldwork to be used as a teaching method.

That this House welcomes the Government's decision to ask the Training and Development Agency to review the Qualified Teacher Status standards; notes that the number of school students choosing to study physical science subjects post-16 has fallen over the last 25 years and that many studies have indicated a major...

That this House applauds the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) for its commitment to encourage an interest in science among young people; applauds the efforts that are being made throughout the United Kingdom, especially by teachers in primary and secondary schools, to revitalise the science curriculum and to convey the excitement of science to pupils and students; further notes that on 28 October the prestigious RSC Bill Bryson Science Prize will be presented by the celebrated author himself, together with the RSC President-Elect Professor David Phillips, to Jamie Addison, Max Angel, Hector Duncan, Kinnari Patel, Annie Pilsworth, and Mia Pugsley (primary school winners) of Whitehill Junior School in Hitchin, supported by their teacher Ms Aline Dickinson; to Kieran Gajraj, Henry Grantham, George Hallas, Joss Hiett, Natascha Matten, Jessica Morgan, Katie Roberts, Jeremy Soper, Jamie Willman and Hugh Willman (secondary school winners) of Taunton School in Devon, supported by their teacher Dr James Penny; and to Charlotte Benwell, Ruth Blake-Lobb, Jamie Couch, Stephanie Errington, Daniel Finnerty, Katherine House, Alexander Locock, Hannah McArthur, Patricia McCarthy, Adam Morris, Connor Pote, Lucy Prior, Sophie Rowntree and Samuel Tucker (overall winners) of Ridgeway School in Plymouth, supported by their teacher Mrs Karen Findlay; applauds the students' outstanding entries in the RSC Bill Bryson science competition; and further notes the unrivalled contribution that the study of chemistry and the chemical sciences have made and continue to make to our understanding of nature, to the quality of life, and to the knowlege economy of the 21st century.

That this House applauds the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) for its commitment to encourage an interest in science among young people; applauds the efforts that are being made throughout the United Kingdom, especially by teachers in primary and secondary schools, to revitalise the science curriculum and to convey the...

That this House notes with concern that the number of school students choosing to study physical science subjects post-16 has fallen over the last 25 years; recognises the significant contribution that outdoor learning makes to increasing students' enthusiasm for science and helping them on their way to becoming the new scientists of the future; notes with concern that there are currently a number of barriers to improving fieldwork, including Initial Teacher Training which is not working effectively enough to help produce sufficient numbers of high quality teachers with confidence, competence and commitment to teach outdoor science to the next generation of children and young people; further notes with concern that Qualified Teacher Status standard 30 only requires that trainee teachers should be able to identify opportunities for out-of-school learning, with no requirement for trainees to plan, organise, take part in, and lead outdoor learning activities; congratulates the Field Studies Council (FSC), an environmental education charity committed to helping people understand and be inspired by the natural world, on its campaign to improve teacher training; and calls on the Department for Children, Schools and Families to support the FSC's campaign to introduce minimum standards in Initial Teacher Training and urgently to review Qualified Teacher Status standard 30.

That this House notes with concern that the number of school students choosing to study physical science subjects post-16 has fallen over the last 25 years; recognises the significant contribution that outdoor learning makes to increasing students' enthusiasm for science and helping them on their way to becoming the new...

That this House notes with concern the announcement made by the Forensic Science Service of a restructuring of the business which will lead to redundancies with an estimated 30 to 40 per cent. of the workforce due to lose their jobs; recognises the first class service provided by the Forensic Science Service which is the market leader in the supply of forensic services to police forces in England and Wales and which has a global reputation for excellence in the developement and deployment of new and advanced techniques; further notes that the Forensic Science Service provides world class training services which all help to provide a comprehensive service, from crime scene to court room, and analyses more than 120,000 cases each year; believes that large job losses will damage this service and result in a loss of valuable skills; and calls on the Government to enter discussions immediately with the Forensic Science Service in order to avoid unnecessary job losses and maintain the skill base which ensure the Forensic Science Service is a world leader.

That this House notes with concern the announcement made by the Forensic Science Service of a restructuring of the business which will lead to redundancies with an estimated 30 to 40 per cent. of the workforce due to lose their jobs; recognises the first class service provided by the Forensic...

That this House greatly welcomes the special scientific exhibition entitled SET for BRITAIN which is being held in the Palace of Westminster as part of this year's National Science and Engineering Week; notes that this event in the Commons Terrace marquee is designed to strengthen the dialogue between Parliament and the science and engineering community; further notes that there will be three consecutive sessions incorporating a total of 180 scientific posters by early-stage and early-career researchers covering the biological and biomedical sciences, the physical sciences (chemistry and physics), and engineering; further notes that prizes will be awarded to those posters judged the best in each scientific discipline; encourages all right hon. and hon. Members to visit this exhibition to see at first hand the outstandingly high quality of research which is being carried out in British universities; pays tribute to the late Dr Eric Wharton who founded this event a decade ago; and greatly welcomes the co-operation in organising SET for BRITAIN of the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee, the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry, the Institute of Physics, the Institute of Biology and others; and further notes that the success of the UK in the competitive knowledge economy of the 21st century is going to depend on its world-class scientific and engineering expertise.

That this House greatly welcomes the special scientific exhibition entitled SET for BRITAIN which is being held in the Palace of Westminster as part of this year's National Science and Engineering Week; notes that this event in the Commons Terrace marquee is designed to strengthen the dialogue between Parliament and...

That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Chemistry on organising Voice of the Future 2009 on 10 March at the House and on its continuing commitment under its Royal Charter to serve the public interest by seeking to assist hon. Members with a better understanding of science; notes that Voice of the Future 2009 is taking place during National Science and Engineering Week and involves young scientists and engineers from all over the UK, including A Level science students from Holland Park School, Wallington High School, St Olave's School, Queen's Park Community School, Chiswick Community School and Westminster School; further notes that the event will be addressed by both the Minister for Science and Innovation and the Shadow Minister for Innovation, Universities and Skills; further notes the special Science Question Time with hon. Members on the Select Committee on Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills; applauds the involvement in this event of many of the UK's greatest science and engineering organisations, including the Royal Society, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Physics, the Institute of Biology, the Biosciences Federation, the Council for the Mathematical Sciences, the Geological Society and many other organisations, including the Campaign for Science and Engineering; welcomes the expertise and assistance that these eminent bodies can give to Parliament; and further welcomes the contribution that Voice of the Future 2009 can make to building and maintaining a constructive dialogue between Parliament and the younger generation of scientists and engineers.

That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Chemistry on organising Voice of the Future 2009 on 10 March at the House and on its continuing commitment under its Royal Charter to serve the public interest by seeking to assist hon. Members with a better understanding of science; notes that...

That this House applauds the Royal Society of Chemistry for its commitment to encourage an interest in science among young people; applauds the efforts that are being made throughout the United Kingdom, especially by teachers in primary and secondary schools, to revitalise the science curriculum and to convey the excitement of science to pupils and students; notes that on 14th October the prestigious RSC Bill Bryson Science Prize will be presented by the celebrated author himself, together with the RSC President Professor Dave Garner FRSC FRS, to Kate Marks and Sophie Jarvis (primary school winners) of St Joseph's School Cornwall supported by their teacher Susan Marks, to Thomas Williams (secondary school winner) of St Gregory's Catholic High School Warrington supported by his teacher Mr Abram, and to Emily Bullman (overall winner) of Walthamstow Hall School in Kent supported by her teacher Dr Susan Wilkinson; further applauds the students' outstanding entries in the RSC Bill Bryson science competition; and further notes the unrivalled contribution that the study of chemistry and the chemical sciences have made and continue to make to the understanding of nature, to the quality of life, and to the knowledge economy of the 21st century.

That this House applauds the Royal Society of Chemistry for its commitment to encourage an interest in science among young people; applauds the efforts that are being made throughout the United Kingdom, especially by teachers in primary and secondary schools, to revitalise the science curriculum and to convey the excitement...

That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Chemistry on sponsoring science as the theme of the Your Parliament exhibition in Westminster Hall for the week beginning 30th June; hopes that the general public, including the many schoolchildren who visit the exhibition, appreciate the crucial role that science plays in Parliament; congratulates those hon. and right hon. Members who participated in the science debate held in Westminster Hall on 2nd July; and notes that the debate explored the importance of promoting science in schools to the ultimate benefit to the UK's economy.

That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Chemistry on sponsoring science as the theme of the Your Parliament exhibition in Westminster Hall for the week beginning 30th June; hopes that the general public, including the many schoolchildren who visit the exhibition, appreciate the crucial role that science plays in...

That this House congratulates The Royal Society of Chemistry on holding its Parliamentary Links Day on Tuesday 24th June on the theme of Science and an Uncertain World; welcomes the Society's commitment to serve the public interest by improving the access of all hon. Members to scientific information and a better understanding of science; notes the Keynote Address by the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills; further notes that other speakers include Professor Jim Feast, President of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Lord Browne of Madingley, President of the Royal Academy of Engineering, Professor Rosemary Hails of the Institute of Biology, Dr Bob Crawford of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Professor Sir David King of the Institute of Physics, Professor Lynne Frostick of the Geological Society and Lord Krebs, Vice President of the Royal Society; notes the participation of the hon. Member for Havant, Shadow Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, the hon. Member for Harrogate, Chair of the Select Committee on Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills, and Professor Robert Watson, Chief Scientific Adviser of Defra; further notes that Parliamentary Links Day is an established and respected event on the annual Parliamentary calendar; further notes that the Royal Society of Chemistry's pioneering Parliamentary Link Scheme, pairing scientists with hon. Members, is open to right hon. and hon. Members on all sides of the House; and welcomes the continuing contribution that Parliamentary Links Day makes to strengthening the dialogue between Parliament and the science and engineering community.

That this House congratulates The Royal Society of Chemistry on holding its Parliamentary Links Day on Tuesday 24th June on the theme of Science and an Uncertain World; welcomes the Society's commitment to serve the public interest by improving the access of all hon. Members to scientific information and a...

That this House commemorates the 150th anniversary on 16th June 2008 of the death of the great Victorian, Dr John Snow, who was a pioneer of both epidemiology and anaesthesiology and whose great contribution to human and public health is best exemplified by his breakthrough discovery, decisively demonstrated during the 1854 cholera outbreak in London, that cholera was spread in particular through contaminated water; notes that a special Royal Society of Chemistry National Chemical Landmark blue plaque was unveiled today by the Secretary of State for Health, Rt Hon Alan Johnson, MP, at the John Snow Public House which is situated by the very water pump in Broadwick Street, Soho, that John Snow identified as the source of the cholera outbreak, and whose handle he removed to prove his theory by forcing people to use other uncontaminated water pumps further away; notes that those taking part in today's unveiling ceremony included Professor Jim Feast, President of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Jeremy Pelczer, Chair of the charity WaterAid, and Dr Ros Stanwell-Smith of the John Snow Society; notes further the organisational contributions of Pauline Meakins, Brian Emsley, Richard Porte, Jonathan Edwards, Sheena Elliott, and the publicans Nick and Christine Taylor; and applauds the Royal Society of Chemistry for its role in highlighting, by means of the Chemical Landmark programme, the crucial contributions of science to the history of the United Kingdom.

That this House commemorates the 150th anniversary on 16th June 2008 of the death of the great Victorian, Dr John Snow, who was a pioneer of both epidemiology and anaesthesiology and whose great contribution to human and public health is best exemplified by his breakthrough discovery, decisively demonstrated during the...

That this House notes with regret that fieldwork provision in science in British schools is declining; believes that this is partly due to a lack of confidence and ability amongst teachers to take children out of the classroom; notes the varying level of time committed to out-of-classroom learning across Initial Teacher Training (ITT) provision; welcomes the recent report Initial Teacher Education and the Outdoor Classroom produced jointly by the Field Studies Council and the Association for Science Education and its recommendations, commonly known as the Malham Protocol, which seek to reverse this trend; notes the Protocol's recommendation to set a minimum time commitment and common approach across ITT providers; and agrees with the report's recommendation that the Office for Standards in Education should report on the degree and quality of fieldwork training and development in ITT providers and schools.

That this House notes with regret that fieldwork provision in science in British schools is declining; believes that this is partly due to a lack of confidence and ability amongst teachers to take children out of the classroom; notes the varying level of time committed to out-of-classroom learning across Initial...

That this House marks the launch of the Royal Society of Chemistry's biennial Chemistry Week 2007 in November; notes that among its key objectives is a commitment to encourage an interest in science among young people; applauds the efforts that are being made throughout the United Kingdom, especially by teachers in primary and secondary schools, to revitalise the science curriculum and to convey the excitement of science to pupils and students; notes the wide range of activities organised by the Society in local communities all over the country which are designed to illustrate the Chemistry Week theme of Fuelling the Future which will focus on the vital role of chemistry as the UK moves towards a low carbon economy; further notes that on 7th November the prestigious Bill Bryson Prize will be presented by the celebrated author himself to Nadia Moores (Year 5) of Liverpool College, accompanied by her teacher Miss Anderson and Rachel Farnsworth (Year 11) of Dayncourt Specialist Sports College, accompanied by her teacher Ms Pam Richings, for the two students' outstanding entries in the RSC science competition; and notes the unrivalled contribution that the study of chemistry and the chemical sciences have made and continue to make to our understanding of nature, to the quality of life, and to the knowledge economy of the 21st century.

That this House marks the launch of the Royal Society of Chemistry's biennial Chemistry Week 2007 in November; notes that among its key objectives is a commitment to encourage an interest in science among young people; applauds the efforts that are being made throughout the United Kingdom, especially by teachers...

That this House welcomes the substantial investment into science and research made by the Government over the past 10 years, which has reflected the important contribution research makes to the UK's productivity and growth; congratulates Breast Cancer Campaign on its document `Science for life', recognising the need for a substantial and speedy improvement in the salary, job security and career progression of scientific researchers; recognises that a higher status needs to be given to science and research in order to retain the best researchers in the UK; and calls on the Government to address the recommendations in `Science for life' to ensure that the UK maintains a reliable supply of talented, experienced and motivated scientific researchers and that the Government makes the best use of the Science and Innovation Investment Framework 2004 to 2014.

That this House welcomes the substantial investment into science and research made by the Government over the past 10 years, which has reflected the important contribution research makes to the UK's productivity and growth; congratulates Breast Cancer Campaign on its document `Science for life', recognising the need for a substantial...

That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Chemistry on organising Voice of the Future 2007 on Tuesday 13th March at the House of Commons and on its continuing commitment to serve the public interest by seeking to improve the access of right hon. and hon. Members to scientific information and a better understanding of science; notes that Voice of the Future 2007 is taking place during National Science and Engineering Week and involves young scientists and engineers from all over the United Kingdom, members of the UK Youth Parliament and A Level science students from Wallington High School, Trinity School, and St Olave's School; notes that the event will be addressed by the Minister of Science and Innovation and will also feature a special Science Question Time with right hon. and hon. Members on the Science and Technology Select Committee; applauds the involvement in this event of so many of the UK's greatest science and engineering organisations including the Royal Society, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Physics, the Institute of Biology, the Biosciences Federation, the Science Council, the Institution of Chemical Engineers, the Geological Society, the Royal Astronomical Society and many other organisations including the Campaign for Science and Engineering; welcomes the expertise and assistance that these eminent bodies can give to Parliament; and further welcomes the contribution that Voice of the Future 2007 can make to building and maintaining a constructive dialogue between Parliament and the younger generation of scientists and engineers on scientific and technological issues.

That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Chemistry on organising Voice of the Future 2007 on Tuesday 13th March at the House of Commons and on its continuing commitment to serve the public interest by seeking to improve the access of right hon. and hon. Members to scientific information...

That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Chemistry on holding its Parliamentary Links Day at the House on Tuesday 27th June on the theme of Science and Globalisation; welcomes the Society's continuing commitment to serve the public interest by improving the access of all hon. Members to scientific information and a better understanding of science; notes that the Keynote Address is being given by the Foreign Secretary, the right hon. Margaret Beckett; further notes that other speakers include Dr Simon Campbell CBE from the Royal Society of Chemistry, Dr Robert Kirby-Harris from the Institute of Physics, Professor Alan Malcolm from the Institute of Biology, Dame Julia Higgins FRS from the Royal Society, and Professor Peter Saraga from the Royal Academy of Engineering; further notes the contributions of Mr Jason Hahn from the United States Embassy and Mr Zhiyong Jin from the Embassy of the People's Republic of China; further notes the participation of the hon. Member for Harrogate, as Chair of the Select Committee on Science & Technology, and Sir David King, Government Chief Scientific Adviser; further notes that Parliamentary Links Day is now an established and respected event on the annual parliamentary calendar; further notes that the Royal Society of Chemistry's pioneering Parliamentary Link Scheme, which pairs scientists with hon. Members, is open to right hon. and hon. Members on all sides of the House; and welcomes the continuing contribution that Parliamentary Links Day makes to strengthening the dialogue between Parliament and the science and engineering community.

That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Chemistry on holding its Parliamentary Links Day at the House on Tuesday 27th June on the theme of Science and Globalisation; welcomes the Society's continuing commitment to serve the public interest by improving the access of all hon. Members to scientific information...

That this House congratulates the Field Studies Council for its ongoing campaign and commitment to promoting the importance of science and geography fieldwork; believes that fieldwork continues to be given a low priority in school, denying children the invaluable educational experience that out-of-classroom activity can bring; notes the significant benefits fieldwork has for academic achievement, self-confidence and improved attitude to education; further notes the contribution fieldwork makes to sustainable development goals through greater understanding of the environment; applauds the Government's steps so far to encourage fieldwork, such as the Department for Education and Skills Manifesto for Education Outside the Classroom; and urges the Government to continue to engage in constructive dialogue with the Field Studies Council and others such as the Real World Learning partners involved in this very important campaign to ensure that fieldwork is a requirement of the science and geography curriculum and to ensure that teachers through both initial teacher training and continued professional development are competent and confident to provide this important investigative aspect of education.

That this House congratulates the Field Studies Council for its ongoing campaign and commitment to promoting the importance of science and geography fieldwork; believes that fieldwork continues to be given a low priority in school, denying children the invaluable educational experience that out-of-classroom activity can bring; notes the significant benefits...

That this House welcomes the thirteenth National Science Week from 10th to 19th March 2006, which is coordinated by the British Association for the Advancement of Science (BA) and funded by the Department of Trade and Industry and incorporates ESRC Social Science Week; supports the aim of National Science Week to celebrate the role of science in the UK; notes that over half a million people are expected to take part in around 1,500 events across the UK; welcomes the BA's `Click for the Climate' campaign with its focus on personal responsibility towards tackling climate change; encourages all hon. Members to pledge to take their own individual steps to reduce their personal energy consumption during the week; and supports the BA's invitation to supermarkets to reduce the price of their energy-saving light bulbs.

That this House welcomes the thirteenth National Science Week from 10th to 19th March 2006, which is coordinated by the British Association for the Advancement of Science (BA) and funded by the Department of Trade and Industry and incorporates ESRC Social Science Week; supports the aim of National Science Week...

That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Chemistry on holding its Parliamentary Links Day at the House on Tuesday 21st June on the contribution that science and engineering can make to the G8 Summit and the Society's continuing commitment to serve the public interest by improving the access of all honourable Members to scientific information and a better understanding of science; notes that the speakers are drawn from all the core science disciplines and from engineering, including Dr Simon Campbell from the Royal Society of Chemistry, Professor Monnique Simmonds of the Institute of Biology, Stephen Cox from the Royal Society, Professor Ian Fells of the Royal Academy of Engineering, Professor Alan Thorpe from the Institute of Physics and Dr Andrea Jackson from the Royal Society of Chemistry; notes that Parliamentary Links Day is now an established and respected event on the annual parliamentary calendar; applauds the co-operative involvement in this event of many science organisations, including the Campaign for Science and Engineering; notes that the Royal Society of Chemistry's pioneering Parliamentary Link Scheme, which pairs scientists with the honourable Members in whose constituencies they live and provides information and briefing on science, is open to Right honourable and honourable Members on all sides of the House; welcomes the expertise and assistance that the scientific community can give to the new Parliament; and welcomes the continuing contribution that Parliamentary Links Day makes to strengthening the dialogue between Parliament and the science and engineering community on scientific and technological issues.

That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Chemistry on holding its Parliamentary Links Day at the House on Tuesday 21st June on the contribution that science and engineering can make to the G8 Summit and the Society's continuing commitment to serve the public interest by improving the access of...