HC Deb 10 December 1946 vol 431 c189W
29. Mr. Bowden

asked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware of the feeling of parents of young men undergoing military training that the measures taken to prevent accidents are inadequate; if his attention has been called to the recent case where several men lost their lives in a quarry; and if he will take steps to reassure the public that no unnecessary risks will be taken.

Mr. Bellenger

My attention was called at the time to this accident and I would refer my hon Friend to the reply I gave on 8th October to my hon. Friend the Member for Stroud (Mr. Parkin). Every possible precaution is being taken to guard against similar tragedies and I can certainly give an assurance that the regulations governing precautions in military training are comprehensive and if interpreted correctly and reasonably ensure that no unnecessary risks are taken.