§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many members of the armed forces have died on training courses in Canada in each of the last 10 years; what were the dates of the deaths and the name and regiments of those involved; and if he will list details of each incident together with the conclusions of any inquiries carried out into these deaths. [17523]
§ Mr. SoamesMy noble Friend the Under-Secretary of State for Defence will write to the hon. Member.
§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions his Department has had with its Irish counterpart concerning Operation Sandcastle. [17651]
§ Mr. SoamesThe Irish Government have been given details about Operation Sandcastle. There have been no intergovernmental discussions about this operation nor has any request for a meeting been received from the Irish Government.