HL Deb 04 June 1996 vol 572 cc122-4WA
The Countess of Mar

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many sudden deaths have been recorded among members and former members of HM Armed Forces for each year since 1991; how many served in Operation Granby; in which units did they serve and to what causes, including suicide, were the deaths attributed.

Earl Howe

It is not possible to provide all the information requested. The figures below do not include ex-service personnel, as this information is not available. Nor is it possible in the time available to provide details relating to units or specific causes of death, other than those self-inflicted.

Sudden death is defined as a death occurring within 24 hours following injury or illness.

Sudden deaths of serving personnel 1991–95
Year Service All sudden deaths Sudden deaths of Operation Granby personnel All self-inflicted deaths Self-inflicted deaths of Operation Granby personnel
1991 RN 36 0 7 0
Army 169 5 26 1
RAF 46 12 8 1
1992 RN 26 2 5 0
Army 135 1 21 0
RAF 47 10 6 0
1993 RN 37 0 1 0
Army 116 1 20 1
RAF 54 7 10 1
1994 RN 28 1 6 0
Army 114 1 16 0
RAF 45 9 6 0
1995 RN 19 1 2 1
Army 77 12 21 3
RAF 52 7 7 0