Written question asked by Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 31 March 1999. It was answered by John Battle (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 March 1999 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what representations have been made by the British Government to the European Space Agency about the environmental risks of the Cassini space probe; and when such representations were made.

Answer: Mr. Fitzpatrick: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations have been made by the British Government to the European Space Agency about the environmental risks of the Cassini space probe; and when such representations were made. [77935] Mr. Battle: The British Government have been in close contact with the European Space Agency in both the preparation and elaboration of the Cassini-Huygens mission and have discussed all aspects of the mission with ESA on a number of occasions.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 77935; 328 c819W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Environment protection Safety European Space Agency Spacecraft Space technology Cassini mission