HELIOS II and Horus Satellites (Hansard, 13 February 1997)

HL Deb 13 February 1997 vol 578 c30WA 30WA

§ Lord Kennet
asked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they intend to take part in the development of HELIOS II and Horus satellites, along with Germany and France, and, if not, why not.

Earl Howe
The HELIOS II and Horus satellites are a Franco-German initiative. There has never been any suggestion of direct UK participation in this programme. The UK will continue, however, to take part in the work of the WEU Space Group and, together with her partners, will consider, on their merits, any concrete proposals that may emerge for WEU participation in the HELIOS II/Horus programme.