§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if it is his intention to procure for British forces the Outrider laser weapon system.
§ Mr. AitkenThe Outrider combat protection system is a United States research programme involving laser54W technology. The United Kingdom is also involved in research in this field, including in collaboration with the United States. No decisions have been taken on the procurement by the United Kingdom of systems which might result from such research.