HC Deb 25 January 1966 vol 723 c35W
Mr. Marten

asked 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. Crosland

The 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.