HC Deb 12 December 1984 vol 69 cc499-500W
Mr. Geoffrey Robinson

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on the United Kingdom contribution to the construction of the Columbus space station.

Mr. Pattie

The Government are considering President Reagan's invitation to participate in an international space station in the context of the proposed long-term plan of the European Space Agency, which will be decided at a Ministerial Council of the European Space Agency in January.