HC Deb 05 February 1968 vol 758 cc25-6
44. Mr. Marten

asked the Minister of Technology if he will make a statement about planned European Launcher Development Organisation firings in 1968.

Mr. Stonehouse

The European Launcher Development Organisation plans to launch two vehicles in 1968, one, known as F.7, in September, and the second, F.8, in December.

Mr. Marten

Can the Minister say what went wrong with the French second stage of the recent E.L.D.O. launching?

Mr. Stonehouse

There was a fault in the electrical system, which is now being investigated with the co-operation of the French authorities.