HL Deb 14 January 1985 vol 458 cc858-9WA
Lord Shackleton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they have completed their consideration of President Reagan's invitation to share in the development of the space station proposed by NASA, and when they expect to be able to make a statement?

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Trade and Industry (Lord Lucas of Chilworth)

The Government are continuing to give full consideration to President Reagan's invitation to participate in the development of an international space station. The proposal is being examined in conjunction with the Long Term Plan of the European Space Agency, and both topics will be discussed at a Ministerial Council of the agency at the end of the month, at which time the Government will announce their conclusions.