HC Deb 16 February 1966 vol 724 c241W
Mrs. Shirley Williams

asked the Minister of Aviation how much Great Britain is to contribute to the European Launcher Development Organisation and the European Space Research Organisation in 1966; and if he will make a statement on Great Britain's future participation in the European space programme.

Mr. Mulley

Provision in the 1965–66 Estimates for the United Kingdom contribution to the European Launcher Development Organisation is £11.75 million. For the contribution to the European Space Research Organisation in the same period and further contributions to these Organisations in 1966, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Science to the Question by the hon. Member for Banbury (Mr. Marten) on the 25th January.

Government policy on future participation in European space programmes is to continue to take part in worthwhile ventures to the extent that our resources permit.