HC Deb 18 July 1939 vol 350 c156
4. Mr. Thorne

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he can give any information in connection with the woman found shot on Sunday in the married quarters at Fulwood Barracks, Preston?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

I am informed that the wife and daughter of Sergeant R. Smith, Depot, The Loyal Regiment, were found shot on 10th July last in his married quarters at Fulwood Barracks. I regret that both of them died as a result of the wounds received. Sergeant Smith was taken into civil custody, and the case is being investigated by the civil authorities.