§ 71. Major Sir Edward Cadoganasked the Secretary of State for War whether he can give the House any information concerning a recent accident in Northern Ireland whereby six soldiers lost their lives in a demonstration of swimming in full kit; and whether he is satisfied that every reasonable precaution was taken against such a disaster occurring?
§ Mr. LawA Court of Inquiry is being held to investigate this unfortunate accident, and until its report has been received, I regret that I am not in a position to make a statement. I will communicate with my hon. and gallant Friend as soon as possible.