Mathematical Sciences Debate
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(2 years, 6 months ago)
Lords ChamberLike the noble Lord, I did mathematics at A-level, but an almost equally long time ago and I have forgotten most of it now. He makes a very good point. We have an excellent record of investment in mathematics but I will take his remarks back to the department and see if we can do better.
My Lords, if we are really serious about raising mathematical standards in the UK, has the time not come for the Government to give greater backing to the national mathematical Olympiad for pre-university students, the winners of which would go on to the International Mathematical Olympiad but also receive money for their studies?
I thank my noble friend for her question. That sounds like an excellent event and I am sure we will want to do all we can to support it.