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Written question asked by Mark Pritchard (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 September 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 September 2008. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 September 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Lasers

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make it his policy to ensure the development of ground-based laser defence systems as part of the UK's counter-mortar and counter-rocket capabilities.
Answer

I can confirm that the Ministry of Defence continues to assess the potential of a range of technologies, including laser, to provide counter-indirect fire capability.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
223224; 479 c1814W
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Defence equipment Lasers
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk