§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what Government funds have been allocated for laser technology (a) for metal cutting, (b) for communication techniques and (c) for other purposes.
§ Mr. ButcherThe Department of Trade and Industry is currently supporting a number of projects concerned with laser technology. The total cost of these projects is approximately £20 million, of which the Department is providing funding as follows:(a) £1.6 million for metal cutting, (b) £2.85 million for communications and (c) £570,000 for other purposes.