§ Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for Defence when the last FV 430 armoured personnel carriers were manufactured; and what is the average age of those in service with the Army.
§ Mr. Robert C. BrownThe last FV 430 armoured personnel carriers were delivered to the Army in 1968–69 and the hulls of those in service are on average 11 years old although the major components are regularly replaced and improved where necessary.