§ 20. Mr. Dalyellasked the Minister of Aviation Supply if he will make an official visit to the European Space Research Organisation, Nordwijk, Holland.
§ Mr. CorfieldI have no present plans to visit the E.S.R.O. Establishment at Nordwijk.
§ Mr. DalyellIs it understood that, in the uncertainty surrounding their future, many of the best members of the staff are contemplating leaving?
§ Mr. CorfieldThe hon. Gentleman and I have discussed this matter on the Adjournment and I have nothing to add to what I said then.
§ Mr. PalmerIn view of certain Continental doubts, will the right hon. Gentleman say whether the British Government's general support for E.S.R.O. remains undiminished?
§ Mr. CorfieldI would qualify that by saying "French" rather than "Continental" doubts. We have no intention of withdrawing the support which we have already been giving.