Birth of Darwin: 200 years
20 March 2009 (updated on 22 April 2010)
Celebrations of the bicentenary of Charles Darwin were discussed in the Lords on 19 March.
Baroness Hooper introduced the debate, with contributions from Members of the House of Lords with experience and backgrounds ranging from public service broadcasting, the natural environment, the Church of England and more.
- Lords Hansard: Charles Darwin
- Video and Audio: Charles Darwin
- Related Parliament news story: Bicentenary of Charles Darwin
- About Parliament: Debates
- Companion to the Standing Orders of the House of Lords: Debates
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