§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what research is being conducted by his Department on collateral damage to humans caused by the use of the Paveway III multi-function bomb fuse in laser-guided bombs deployed by the RAF.
§ Mr. AitkenMy Department conducts research into a wide range of weapon technologies and effects, many of which are relevant to precision-guided systems, with the aim of improving performance in line with evolving
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Property and location Disposal position 28A Colliergate—ex. Sandhill Hotel—York, Yorkshire With defence land agent for disposal 29 Pembridge Gardens, London W11 Group value grade II 33 Upton Scudmore, Wiltshire Being offered to tenant for purchase ACIO Edinburgh, 73 Hanover Street, Edinburgh Will be sold during 1995 military requirements for increased reliability and accuracy and reduced collateral damage. The RAF is currently equipped not with Paveway III but with the Paveway II guidance kit which provides a precision bombing capability and can be used in conjunction with the multi-function bomb fuse, and the UK 1,000 lb bomb.