PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
UK YOUNG SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS FAIR, THE BIG BANG (26 January 2009)

That this House looks forward to The Big Bang, the first annual UK Young Scientists and Engineers Fair on 4 to 6 March 2009, which will include the finals of the new National Science Competition; notes the importance of The Big Bang's key objectives to raise the profile of young people's innovation and achievement and to encourage a new generation of talented scientists and engineers; is delighted to welcome members of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) community to the House for a reception on 27 January 2009; supports what promises to be a successful event; and hopes that many more young people will discover the huge range of opportunities that exist for them in science and engineering in the UK.

Sponsored by:
Lord Willis of Knaresborough (Liberal Democrat)