Americium-241
EDM number 2523 in 2010-12, proposed by David Morris on 08/12/2011.
Categorised under the topics of Nuclear power and Research and innovation.
That this House notes that Americium-241 is a by-product of nuclear power stations such as those in Heysham; further notes that the University of Leicester is now developing radio isotope thermo electric generators that could turn this into a safe and low cost fuel to be used for space exploration; and congratulates both the University of Leicester and the wider nuclear physics community for continuing to innovate new and exciting forms of energy generation.
This motion has been signed by a total of 7 MPs.
| MP | Date | Constituency | Party | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Morris | 08/12/2011 | Morecambe and Lunesdale | Conservative | Proposed |
| Keith Vaz | 08/12/2011 | Leicester East | Labour | Seconded |
| Peter Bottomley | 12/12/2011 | Worthing West | Conservative | Seconded |
| Alan Meale | 12/12/2011 | Mansfield | Labour | Seconded |
| Mike Weatherley | 14/12/2011 | Hove | Conservative | Seconded |
| John Hemming | 20/12/2011 | Birmingham, Yardley | Liberal Democrat | Seconded |
| Lindsay Roy | 30/01/2012 | Glenrothes | Labour | Signed |
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