Atomic Bombs

Mr. Blaker
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what information he has  about recent scientific developments which would make the manufacture of materials for the construction of atomic weapons cheaper and simpler, and in particular about techniques involving the use of laser beams; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mason
Developments of this nature are of political significance in the future and we are watching them closely.

Mr. Litterick
asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many British Service men were killed and wounded while on loan to the Government of Oman, during each of the last 12 months for which figures are available.

Mr. Mason
Following is the information:-----------
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|1974—    |||
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|May      |
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|June     |
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|July     |
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|August   |
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|September|
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|October  |
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|November |
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|December |
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|1975—    |||
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|January  |
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|February |
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|March    |
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|April    |
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Full records of minor casualties are not kept.