HC Deb 06 May 1968 vol 764 cc5-6W
Mr. Marten

asked the Minister of Technology what money has been earmarked for the development of electric propulsion for satellites in each of the next five years.

Mr. Benn

As was said in answer to a Question from the hon. Member on 5th February, 1968, work on the development of electric propulsion is part of a broader programme, the Black Arrow programme, which is costing approximately £3 million a year. Much of the work on satellite technology also con- tributes to the development of electric propulsion and it is not possible to isolate work on electrical propulsion as such.—[Vol. 758 c. 25.]