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Volume 480: debated on Thursday 16 October 2008

To ask the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills what steps his Department plans to take to increase public interest in science. (227259)

DIUS manages a portfolio of funded activities to support our ongoing commitment to public engagement in science. These include: National Science and Engineering Week, the BA festival of science, the Sciencewise-Expert Resource Centre for public dialogue, STEMNET and the UK Resource Centre for Women.

DIUS is currently consulting on a vision for science and society with a key element focused on increasing public interest in science. The consultation closes on October 17.