§ 68. Mr. Rhodesasked the Minister of Technology if he will make a statement on the Aigrain proposals for European space co-operation, details of which are in his possession, indicating the types of project in which it is his policy to initiate European collaboration.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuI understand that the Aigrain Group has reported to the E.E.C. Council of Ministers and we are awaiting an invitation from the E.E.C. to participate in examination of the proposals. The seven broad areas for technological co-operation which were put to the Aigrain Group for examination did not, however, include space, 51W although it is possible that certain of the proposals could have space implications.