Anglo-Australian Telescope

Mr. Dalyell
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what action he has taken on Professor Don Matthewson's proposals for co-operation on the use of the Anglo-Australian telescope.

Mr. Walden
No proposals regarding the use of United Kingdom time on the Anglo-Australian telescope have been received from the Australian National University, in which Professor Don Mathewson holds a chair.

Mr. Dalyell
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what proposals he has for financial reasons to curtail the access of British astronomers to the Anglo-Australian telescope.

Mr. Walden
None.