§ 25. Mr. Batisteasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will make a statement concerning British participation in the manned space station programme planned by the United States Government.
§ 62. Mr. Michael Marshallasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he expects to make a response to the invitation from the United States Government for British and European Space Agency involvement in the development of manned space stations; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FletcherThe Government are giving full consdideration to President Reagan's invitation to participate in an international space station. This proposal is being examined in the context of the long-term plan of the European Space Agency, which is to be discussed at a ministerial council of the agency in January.