§ Mr. Warrenasked the Secretary of State for Defence what studies are being made by his Department of the use of directed-energy weapon systems in connection with the defence of the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. MulleyA series of studies are being carried out to assess the potential threat from such weapons and investigate the protection of our own defence systems. All new technologies which could affect United Kingdom defence are kept under review. But I think that recent Press reports about Soviet developments in this field are exaggerated.