§ Mr. Martenasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how much his Department spent on space developments in 1965; and what is the estimated expenditure for 1966, showing in each case how much of the money was not spent in Great Britain.
§ Mr. CroslandThe estimated expenditure by the Science Research Council on scientific space research in 1965–66 is £3.55 million. This includes provision for the United Kingdom contribution to the European Space Research Organisation of £1.75 million, most of which should be regarded as expenditure outside the United Kingdom. There is also a little expenditure outside the United Kingdom for purchase of equipment which has to be imported.
As regards expenditure for 1966–67 I must ask the hon. Member to await the presentation of the 1966–67 Estimates.