HC Deb 07 February 1978 vol 943 cc491-2W
Mr. Shersby

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will take steps to secure internationally agreed guidelines to ensure that the use of nuclear reactors in space is strictly controlled in the interests of safety.

Mr. Judd

A review is being undertaken of the adequacy of the present arrangements for the international control of space satellites. President Carter has already announced his intention of taking an initiative in this field. We have been in touch with the United States Government and expect to be consulted by them in the near future on the measures they think appropriate.