§ Mr. David ShawTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what investigations his Department has carried out, or is aware of, into the effects of laser or other dazzle light on the eyes and brain functions of human beings; and what are the results of such investigations.
§ Mr. NeubertMOD research establishments have studied the effects of lasers and other high power light sources on human eyes. This research is continuing, with particular reference to quantifying the impact of such sources, and to devising techniques to counter these effects.