HC Deb 11 May 1966 vol 728 cc83-4W
82. Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for Defence to what extent military communications are to be conducted by means of space satellite; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Healey

No decision has yet been reached on this matter. In the meantime, as the House was informed on 2nd February, we are participating with the Americans in an experimental military satellite communications system and are contributing three ground terminals to it. The first ground station was handed over at the Signals Research and Development Establishment, Christchurch, Hampshire, last week.