HC Deb 13 February 1987 vol 110 c365W
Mr. Cartwright

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what investigations are being undertaken into allegations of bullying in the junior leaders infantry battalion at Sir John Moore's barracks, Shorncliffe.

Mr. Freeman

A board of inquiry was convened to look into certain allegations concerning the battalion, and its report is under consideration.

Mr. Cartwright

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many suicides have occurred since 1983 among recruits to the junior leaders infantry battalion at Sir John Moore's barracks, Shorncliffe.

Mr. Freeman

Between 1983 and 1986 there were none. The cause of the death of a junior soldier which occurred on 29 January 1987 has still to be determined.