§ Mr. Shurmerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give an assurance that, when considering whether to engage in space research, the Government will give priority in their plans for the expenditure of public money to medical research and the extension of existing hospitals, and building of much needed new hospitals.
§ Mr. Aubrey JonesI have been asked to reply as representing the Lord President of the Council.
I would refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply given on Tuesday, 12th May by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister to Questions on this subject.