§ 35. Sir B. Jannerasked the Minister of Aviation if he has now had replies from the Governments concerned about a joint space research programme; and if he will now make a further statement, with particular regard to the bearing of such a programme on the development of communications.
§ The Minister of Aviation (Mr. Peter Thorneycroft)No, Sir. The Anglo-French proposals were finally presented to the other Governments concerned following the Strasbourg Conference. We have asked them to consider the proceedings at that conference and we hope to receive their replies next month.