To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made in the development of the FIST project; and what advantages it will offer to infantry soldiers.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made in the development of the FIST project; and what advantages it will offer to infantry soldiers.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what incentives the Government has put in place to encourage (a) vehicle manufacturers and road haulage companies to cut emissions on existing diesel technology and (b) the wider use of alternative based vehicles. - Inc ref to "Powering Future Vehicles Strategy".

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what incentives the Government has put in place to encourage (a) vehicle manufacturers and road haulage companies to cut emissions on existing diesel technology and (b) the wider use of alternative based vehicles. - Inc ref to "Powering Future Vehicles Strategy".

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what thermobaric weapons the British Army uses; what assessment has been made of their capability; and if he will make a statement on the extension of the technology.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what thermobaric weapons the British Army uses; what assessment has been made of their capability; and if he will make a statement on the extension of the technology.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what developments are to be undertaken with FIST; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what developments are to be undertaken with FIST; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent developments have been made in submarine air independent propulsion; what the implications of this are for diesel submarines; and if he will make a statement on the future of diesel submarines in the Royal Navy.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent developments have been made in submarine air independent propulsion; what the implications of this are for diesel submarines; and if he will make a statement on the future of diesel submarines in the Royal Navy.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many defence technology centres will be created; what the cost will be; and if he will make a statement on their use in securing more (a) foreign and (b) domestic contracts. - Including figure.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many defence technology centres will be created; what the cost will be; and if he will make a statement on their use in securing more (a) foreign and (b) domestic contracts. - Including figure.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what measures are being undertaken to ensure that Britain's military forces undergo modernisation and have the latest technology available.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what measures are being undertaken to ensure that Britain's military forces undergo modernisation and have the latest technology available.

What response DTI will be making to report produced for European Commission by university of Louvain in respect of its assessment of UK's technological standards (Failed OPQ).

What response DTI will be making to report produced for European Commission by university of Louvain in respect of its assessment of UK's technological standards (Failed OPQ).

When to expect a reply to report of House of Lords Select Committee on Science & Technology about medical research. (HL 54 1987/88)

When to expect a reply to report of House of Lords Select Committee on Science & Technology about medical research. (HL 54 1987/88)

If Sec of State will make it a priority to give practical support to efforts of scientific, artistic, musical & sporting organisations to attract, train & occupy young people

If Sec of State will make it a priority to give practical support to efforts of scientific, artistic, musical & sporting organisations to attract, train & occupy young people