§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what animal species(a) have been used and (b) are currently used by his Department and defence contractors to test impact consequences on aero-engines.
§ Mr. AitkenAnimal impact tests on aero-engines are usually carried out by the engine manufacturer. Commonly, dead chickens or ducks are used for these tests. No work of this type is currently undertaken within my Department.