<p>➀ In 1961, Mr. Woodrow Wyatt, a Labour MP for Bosworth, proposed the creation of a 'Minister of Space Research and Development' to advance a British communications satellite system.</p><p>➁ When Mr. Wyatt presented this proposal to Prime Minister Macmillan, it was immediately rejected.</p><p>➂ Mr. Wyatt plans to introduce a series of Private Members Bills, including one to establish a 'Space Research Minister' and another to facilitate the construction of a vertical take-off aircraft.</p>