5 Conclusion
54. During this short inquiry, we have been impressed
by the range of subjects tackled by science centres, their commitment
to education and public engagement and the role that they play
in their local communities. The financial struggles that science
centres have faced and continue to face are equalled only by the
unrelenting enthusiasm of the members of the science centre community.
We believe that they deserve continued support from the Government,
Local Authorities, Regional Development Agencies, the education
sector, the charity sector and the business sector. We hope that
the Government will take a lead in developing further these close
ties with the science centre community so that the science centre
sector can continue to evolve and develop in the future.
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