§ 37. Sir E. Erringtonasked the Minister of Technology what is the latest position in regard to the agreement with other countries on the European Launcher Development Organisation projects; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuIn Paris on 11th-12th July, 1968, Ministers of European Launcher Development Organisation Member States considered future technical plans of the Organisation for completing the current programme. The financial implications of the proposals
Approximate Date Started Description Expenditure to 31st March, 1968 Estimated Expenditure 1968–69 £'000 £'000 April, 1963 … Space Technology … 305 250 October, 1966 … A.P.A.C.E … 133 185 April, 1963 … M.O.H. Medical Engineering and Services … 139 180 April, 1963 … The Home Office—various forensic science projects … 186 55 October, 1966 … Mintech—Advanced Computer Interconnections … 76 65 August, 1967 … M.P.B.W.—Glass Fibre Reinforced Plaster … 14 25 October, 1966 … M.O.H.—R & D on Dental Materials … 24 20 April, 1963 … Other Civil Work for Government Department* … 463 180 April, 1963 … Minor Works for Universities, Industry, etc.† … 94 40 Total‡ … 1,434 1,000 * Includes 8 contracts in hand over £5,000 each. † Includes 2 contracts in hand over £5,000 each. None of the above projects forms part of any international project. ‡ Figures of expenditure cover full cost, including depreciations and similar notional overheads. Full cost is recovered from all customers. The other data given in my Written answers to the hon. Member on 13th May
2Wwere also examined. Agreement was not reached and further discussions are to be held.