British Science and the Brain Drain - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament

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Early Day Motions

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Motion text

That this House welcomes the petition presented to the Prime Minister, signed by more than 1600 British scientists working overseas, drawing attention to the drain of highly skilled scientists out of the United Kingdom because of the shortage of research funding and low morale; rejects the assertion by the Government that there is not a 'brain drain' problem; believes that this trend is doing immense harm to British science and our economic performance; and supports the call for investment in scientific research to be increased as a proportion of the national wealth in line with our major competitors.

Signatures (74)

Supporters (72)
Withdrawn signatures (2)

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

13 February 1990

Warrington North

14 February 1990

Newham North West

Barnes, Mr Harry

14 February 1990

North East Derbyshire

14 February 1990

Beaumont-Dark, Sir Anthony

15 February 1990

Birmingham, Selly Oak

Boateng, Mr Paul

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

14 February 1990

Houghton and Washington

Bradley, Mr Keith

15 February 1990

Manchester, Withington

Bray, Dr Jeremy

13 February 1990

Motherwell South

20 February 1990

Edinburgh, Leith

Liberal Democrat

Buckley, George

15 February 1990

Campbell, Mr Ronnie

15 February 1990

Liberal Democrat

22 February 1990

23 February 1990

14 February 1990

Islington North

Newcastle upon Tyne Central

15 February 1990

Cunliffe, Mr Lawrence

14 February 1990

13 February 1990

14 February 1990

Dunnachie, Jimmy

15 February 1990

Glasgow, Pollok

Flannery, Martin

20 February 1990

Sheffield, Hillsborough

Fyfe, Mrs Maria

20 February 1990

Glasgow, Maryhill

Garrett, Edward

16 February 1990

Graham, Mr Tommy

20 February 1990

Renfrew West and Inverclyde

Griffiths, Nigel

Edinburgh South

Griffiths, Mr Win

19 February 1990

Hampson, Dr Keith

Leeds North West

16 February 1990

Howells, Geraint

Liberal Democrat

14 February 1990

Ceredigion and Pembroke North

Howells, Dr Kim

14 February 1990

Illsley, Mr Eric

Barnsley Central

Ingram, Mr Adam

Janner, Greville

Kennedy, Mr Charles

Liberal Democrat

13 February 1990

Ross, Cromarty and Skye

15 February 1990

Cunninghame South

Lewis, Mr Terry

15 February 1990

15 February 1990

Lofthouse, Sir Geoffrey

Pontefract and Castleford

22 February 1990

Liverpool, Garston

20 February 1990

McAllion, Mr John

14 February 1990

McCartney, Sir Ian

19 February 1990

Barnsley West and Penistone

McKelvey, William

14 February 1990

Kilmarnock and Loudoun

McWilliam, Mr John

Mitchell, Mr Austin

13 February 1990

Manchester, Wythenshawe

Mullin, Mr Chris

19 February 1990

Sunderland South

14 February 1990

Redmond, Martin

27 February 1990

14 February 1990

27 February 1990

Lewisham, Deptford

Smith, Mr Chris

14 February 1990

Islington South and Finsbury

Vale of Glamorgan

Soley, Mr Clive

19 February 1990

Steinberg, Mr Gerry

14 February 1990

Thomas, Dafydd Elis

Meirionnydd Nant Conwy

Turner, Mr Dennis

Wolverhampton South East

Wallace, Mr Jim

Liberal Democrat

21 February 1990

Orkney and Shetland

Warren, Sir Kenneth

13 February 1990

Hastings and Rye

Wilkinson, Mr John

15 February 1990

Ruislip - Northwood

Williams, Mr Alan

14 February 1990

Worthington, Tony

Clydebank and Milngavie

15 February 1990

Glasgow, Provan

These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.

26 February 1990

19 February 1990

Amendments (1)

After a motion has been tabled, other Members can table amendments to it. Amendments to this motion are shown below.

British Science and the Brain Drain (Amendment 1)

After 'be', insert 'substantially'.

Bob Clay

Labour, Sunderland North

6

signatures

EDM 528A1: tabled on 22 March 1990