HC Deb 27 April 1965 vol 711 c215
29. Mr. Woodburn

asked the Minister of Technology what progress has been made in research in Great Britain into the practical possibilities of light from ruby lasers.

Mr. Cousins

Encouraging progress is being made in the fields of surgery, high-speed photography, surveying, machining of refractory materials and micro-welding and micro-machining of miniature components.