§ Mr. Rankinasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what support he is giving to the proposals made to him by European Governments for the provision of new aeronautical satellites; and whether he is satisfied with existing facilities in this field.
§ Mr. David PriceThe U.K. is playing a full part, in co-operation with its partners in the European Space Conference, in carrying out the Aeronautical Satellite Programme agreed in Brussels in July, 1970. The existing facilities are adequate for the existing air traffic, but improvements are continually necessary to keep pace with increased traffic.