Space Policy

HC Deb 27 October 1965 vol 718 cc133-4

7. Mr. Marten

asked the Postmaster-General if he will now make a statement on the space policy of his Department.

Mr. Benn

I would refer the hon. Gentleman to the Answer which I gave the hon. Member for Bournemouth, West (Sir J. Eden) on 2nd February.

Mr. Marten

When will the Interim Committee on Satellite Communications report?

Mr. Benn

The question as to the rival merits of the synchronous as against the medium altitude satellite systems will be announced next year after the assessment of the Early Bird operations.