Papers for the meeting of the Astronomy Sub-Committee of the Research Grants Committee, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, at State House, London, on 24 February 1965. The documents includes minutes and matters arising from the eighteenth meeting of the sub-committee on 18 November 1964; '1967 - 72 Quinquennial Take-over: a note on policy and procedure for Sub-Committees' information'; 'Postdoctoral research appointments, technicians and equipment grants'; 'Research needs of University Chemistry Departments: Memorandum from the R.G.C. and the P.T.A.C. Chemistry Sub-Committees'; a financial statement; and various other items.