§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Minister of Aviation Supply whether he will make a statement about the future of the British space programme and of British collaboration in European space programmes.
§ Mr. CorfieldThe next launching in the national space technology programme is currently planned to take place from Woomera around the middle of next year. Subsequent launchings are planned to follow at fairly regular intervals. As to British collaboration in European space programmes, I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer given on 11th November to my hon. Friend the Member for Walthamstow, East (Mr. Michael McNair-Wilson).—[Vol. 806, c.170–3.]