§ Captain Kerbyasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when guard shields will be made compulsory on the bale crank on the B45, B46 and similar balers under the farm machinery safety regulations.
Mr. VaneDiscussions are being held with all interested organisations on proposals for regulations which would require the guarding of dangerous parts, including the cranks, of these types of pick-up balers. Draft regulations will be laid before Parliament when these consultations are concluded. Adequate time will be allowed for fitting guards before the regulations come into force.