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Department for Transport: Computers

Asked by Mr Tanmanjeet Singh DhesiLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 1 April 2025UIN 40638

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the median age is of computers issued to officials in their Department.

Answered by Mike Kane

The response below covers the central department (DfTc) and the five Executive Agencies: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and Active Travel England (ATE).

Please note: DfT(c) handle all IT devices for Active Travel England (ATE) and so they are included in the returns for DfT(c).

The median age of computers issued is below:

DfT(C) (inc. ATE): 1.6 years old.

DVLA: 2 years old.

DVSA: 2.5 years old.

VCA: 4.16 years old.

MCA: 2.5 years old.

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