HC Deb 22 January 1963 vol 670 cc21-2W
Mr. Mason

asked the Minister of Aviation to what extent he has succeeded in gaining the interests of European Powers in the joint development of Blue Streak as a first stage rocket for space satellite launching purposes.

Mr. Amery

The Convention for the establishment of the European Launcher Development Organisation has been signed by Belgium, France, the Federal Republic of Germany, Italy and the Netherlands in addition to the United Kingdom and Australia. This organisation is developing a satellite launcher based on Blue Sreak as the first-stage.

Pending the entry into force of the Convention a Preparatory Group has 'been established and work is going ahead in member countries.

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