§ Mr. SpellarTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if infra-red technology is listed by his Department as a key defence technology. [27168]
§ Mr. ArbuthnotWe do not keep a detailed list of specific key technologies. Consideration is given periodically to technologies which are important in support of defence research priorities. Infra-red technology is not a separately identified technology in this context. However, it does contribute to other, more broadly defined areas of technology which are considered important.