20-10-2011, 08:59 PM
I heard from my MP today.
"Thank you for your recent email regarding EDM 2158, regarding the social and intellectual benefits of chess. I am happy to inform you that I have now signed this EDM"
He then goes on
" Chess is a great example of a low-cost way to encourage children to think logically and strategically, because of this I am supportive of the idea for the teaching of chess to be funded in schools. As you noted in your email, chess is already funded by Governments in Sweden and France with successful results. I hope you find this reply helpful" (Gordon Banks MP)
"Thank you for your recent email regarding EDM 2158, regarding the social and intellectual benefits of chess. I am happy to inform you that I have now signed this EDM"
He then goes on
" Chess is a great example of a low-cost way to encourage children to think logically and strategically, because of this I am supportive of the idea for the teaching of chess to be funded in schools. As you noted in your email, chess is already funded by Governments in Sweden and France with successful results. I hope you find this reply helpful" (Gordon Banks MP)