§ Mr. Blakerasked the Secretary of State for Defence what information he has 342W about recent scientific developments which would make the manufacture of materials for the construction of atomic weapons cheaper and simpler, and in particular about techniques involving the use of laser beams; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MasonDevelopments of this nature are of political significance in the future and we are watching them closely.
§ Mr. Litterickasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many British Service men were killed and wounded while on loan to the Government of Oman, during each of the last 12 months for which figures are available.
§ Mr. MasonFollowing is the information:
Killed Seriously wounded 1974— May — — June — — July — — August — — September — — October — — November — — December — — 1975— January 1 1 February — — March 2 — April 1 — Full records of minor casualties are not kept.