HC Deb 06 June 1984 vol 61 c174W
16. Mr. Batiste

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement concerning British participation in the United States manned space station programme.

Mr. Kenneth Baker

The United States have invited Britain and other western countries to participate in the development of a manned space station. We have welcomed this invitation and, together with our partners in the European Space Agency, we are actively evaluating the possibilities for participation in this large and adventurous project. It is one of the topics which will be discussed during the forthcoming economic summit.