§ Sir Anthony DurantTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many members of the armed services were injured or killed on duty between 1 January 1992 and 1 January 1995. [37496]
§ Mr. SoamesThe numbers of armed forces personnel injured or killed on duty between 1 January 1992 and 1 January 1995 are as follows:
Deaths Army Navy Royal Air Force Total 1992 43 7 16 66 1993 29 15 12 56 1994 44 11 10 65 116 33 38 187
Injuries Army Navy Royal Air Force Total 1992 3,066 671 866 4,603 1993 2,387 519 762 3,668 1994 2,464 337 657 3,458 Total 7,917 1,527 2,285 11,729 The figures include all major and minor injuries requiring medical treatment. The injuries cover all aspects of duty including exercises, training and sport.