Foden Thompson Carmichael MWD (Hansard, 28 March 2000)

§ Mr. Swayne
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to fit(a) roll bars or (b) other anti-crash features to the Foden Thompson Carmichael MWD; and if he will make a statement. [116030]

§ Dr. Moonie
The cab of the Foden Thompson Carmichael MWD meets accepted European Safety Standards (ECE 29) set for roof crush, rear crush and front impact. There is no evidence to suggest that it is an unstable vehicle and there are no plans to fit roll bars to it. As I indicated in my earlier response on 7 March 2000,Official Report, column 648W, a modification programme to bring all MK1 vehicles up to full compliance with the Construction and Use Regulations has begun and will include the fitting of an anti-lock braking system (ABS). No other anti-crash features are planned and the vehicle is considered safe in all regards.

§ Mr. Swayne
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 7 March 2000,Official Report, column 649W, what assessment his Department

Age 45+ Age 55+

Department/Agency Number Percentage Number Percentage Average age

Core—MAFF 2,501 36 772 11 39

Pesticides Safety Directorate 35 16 8 4 37

Veterinary Medicines Directorate 46 38 19 16 42

Veterinary Laboratories Agency 416 36 143 13 40

Farming and Rural Conservation Agency 209 32 48 7 38

Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science 196 38 69 14 40

Meat Hygiene Service 509 34 165 11 41

Central Science Laboratory 152 26 31 5 36

	Age 45+	Age 55+
Department/Agency	Number	Percentage	Number	Percentage	Average age
Core—MAFF	2,501	36	772	11	39
Pesticides Safety Directorate	35	16	8	4	37
Veterinary Medicines Directorate	46	38	19	16	42
Veterinary Laboratories Agency	416	36	143	13	40
Farming and Rural Conservation Agency	209	32	48	7	38
Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science	196	38	69	14	40
Meat Hygiene Service	509	34	165	11	41
Central Science Laboratory	152	26	31	5	36